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The Bulgarian military contingent to withdraw from Afghanistan by September

Defence Minister Karakachanov
Photo: BGNES

On the Day of the Bulgarian Army, it became clear that the national military contingent will withdraw from Afghanistan by September. Outgoing Defence Minister Krassimir Karakachanov said the decision was in line with Bulgaria's US and NATO allies.

"With the decision of the new US president to withdraw the US contingent, our stay there is absolutely meaningless. Estimates begin in the period from May to September to carry out a gradual withdrawal of our contingent," Karakachanov said. 
120 Bulgarian servicemen take part in the NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. This is the Bulgarian mission abroad which involves the biggest number of military officers.



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