Dealing with the crises facing Europe requires increasing European competitiveness globally and guaranteeing the security of the EU. This was stated by President Rumen Radev at a meeting with the President of the European Council Antonio Costa within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, FOCUS reported.
The head of state emphasized that the EU should take actions to optimize the process of making its common decisions so that they respond to the high dynamics of international processes.
The numerous crises in Europe's neighborhood make increasing investments in the field of defense and security a necessity, but the capabilities of each individual country should also be taken into account, what percentage of its GDP it can allocate for this, the president emphasized.
In the words of Rumen Radev, the stated ambition of the countries of the Western Balkans to join the EU is an opportunity to expand the space based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law and will strengthen the stability of our region. In this regard, President Radev expressed hope that the Republic of North Macedonia will begin the actual implementation of the 2022 European Consensus as soon as possible. Bulgaria does not make new demands regarding the European perspective of the RSM, but does not accept changes in the agreements reached, enshrined in the negotiating framework, the head of state added.
Earlier, Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Director General of the European Space Agency /ESA/ Josef Aschbacher, during which a review of our country's partnership with the Agency in space exploration was made. The necessary steps that Bulgaria should take in order to fully participate in its programs and become a full member of ESA were also discussed.
In Munich, Rumen Radev also spoke with the President and CEO of Siemens Energy Christian Baruch, with whom he discussed the possibilities for expanding the company's investment presence in Bulgaria.
„Good neighborly relations are a horizontal criterion in the process of European integration and without them, achieving membership in the European Union (EU) is not possible. Building good neighborliness requires trust, open dialogue, predictability and fulfillment of commitments“.
This was stated by Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev at a meeting with his counterpart from North Macedonia, Timcho Mucunski, which took place within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, bTV reported.
Our Foreign Minister was categorical that renegotiating or circumventing the agreements reached, which the entire EU stands behind, is not possible.
Our first diplomat emphasized that Bulgaria's position regarding the European integration of North Macedonia is clear and consistent.
The European compromise of 2022 includes a set of measures and their full implementation is the only way forward, Georgiev said.
The inclusion of Bulgarians, on an equal footing with other peoples, in the constitution of North Macedonia is only the first step, the implementation of which will allow Skopje to begin membership negotiations, he added.