“Europe must continue to plan in a collective and coordinated manner its next steps in ensuring a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Together with our European and transatlantic partners, Bulgaria is ready to participate in the solution for peace and security”. This was stated by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a videoconference meeting of heads of state and government and the presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and NATO.
During his speech, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov also emphasized that Bulgaria welcomes the results of the negotiations between the US and Ukraine. They were held in Jeddah, including the proposed agreement on a ceasefire and the renewal of intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine by the US. Prime Minister Zhelyazkov informed the meeting participants that Bulgaria also seeks to synchronize the growth of its defense sector with broader European defense initiatives so that it can better contribute to the security and strategic autonomy of Europe and NATO.