site.btaNeed of Acquisition of New Naval Research Ship by Bulgaria Discussed at Sofia Forum

The need for Bulgaria to acquire a new naval research vessel was discussed at an international conference on Antarctic research and development policies taking place at Sofia University Monday. "It is high time we embrace a joint initiative for a clear plan for acquisition of a new naval research ship for Bulgaria, and this initiative should include Bulgarian politicians as well," BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said during the second panel of the conference.