site.btaDefence Minister to Ukrainian Ambassador in Sofia: Bulgaria Firmly Backs Ukraine’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity

Bulgaria backs firmly the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, caretaker Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during a meeting with the newly-appointed Ambassador of Ukraine Olesya Uluschuk, the Ministry of Defence reported on Tuesday. Deputy Defence Minister Teodora Genchovska also took part in the meeting.

Minister Stoyanov briefed Ambassador Uluschuk on the decisions of the National Assembly to provide humanitarian, military and technical assistance to Ukraine. He also pointed out that Bulgaria is taking part in EU Military Assistance Mission, and that it is ready to train combat medics upon Ukraine’s request.

For her part, Ambassador Uluschuk thanked Bulgaria for the assistance provided to Ukraine, as well as for the support for its European and Euro-Atlantic integration. She underlined that Ukraine has always been a faithful partner of Bulgaria and expressed hope that the effective cooperation between the two countries will continue.