site.btaPM Zhelyazkov Extends Greetings on Day of Valour, Armed Forces Day

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov extended greetings on May 6 – Day of Valour and Bulgarian Armed Forces Day in a Facebook post.

"Respect to all who gave their lives defending Bulgaria, and gratitude to those who continue to safeguard our homeland today with dignity and resolve! With the efforts of the state, we will continue to build upon the country’s defence capacity, focusing on ensuring national security through modernization of the Armed Forces and enhancing defence capabilities,” Zhelyazkov wrote.

He emphasized that, amid a complex security environment, the government is pursuing clear priorities: rearmament, investment in cybersecurity, development of strategic capabilities, and the gradual resolution of long-standing issues, including filling vacant military positions.

The Prime Minister also said that Bulgaria will continue to actively participate in joint NATO and EU initiatives and ensure continuity in strategic decisions. "We will keep working toward greater interoperability with our allies, building infrastructure, attracting and retaining skilled professionals, and improving the social status and motivation of service members. Because defending the national interest is not only a duty but a shared responsibility," Zhelyazkov added.