site.btaDelegation from Security and Defence Committee of European Parliament Visits Technology Company in Samokov

A delegation from the European Parliament consisting of members of the Committee on Security and Defence visited the Samel-90 high-tech company in the town of Samokov on Friday, the company told BTA.

The guests were welcomed by company CEO Petar Georgiev and his team. The meeting was attended by MEPs Marta Wszysło from Poland, Tomasz Zdechowski from the Czech Republic, Zeljana Zovko from Croatia, and Andrey Novakov from Bulgaria.

During the visit the main areas of the company's activity were presented, which include electronic defense systems and special communications, as well as modern developments for civil and industrial purposes. Opportunities for expanded cooperation between European institutions and the Bulgarian industry in the field of defence were discussed as well, with special emphasis placed on the importance of Samel-90 as a reliable partner with over 60 years of experience and contribution to the country's technological capacity.

The representatives of the European Parliament expressed high appreciation for the achievements of the company and showed interest in future joint initiatives within the framework of European security policy.

The Committee on Security and Defence of the European Parliament is responsible for the Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union. It has powers in the field of legislation related to the development of defence capabilities, military mobility and EU missions in third countries, as well as in relation to cooperation with NATO and parliamentary control over issues in this area.