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GERB-SDS will support more funding for the army

Boyko Borissov
Photo: BGNES

The MPs from GERB-SDS are ready to support a National Assembly decision to guarantee more funding for improving the combat readiness of the Bulgarian army, GERB leader Boyko Borissov stated at a briefing of the party.  

According to Borissov, without providing financing, the different branches of the armed forces in Bulgaria cannot be modernized, nor can the recommendations of the Consultative Council on National Security from 15 February be implemented. 



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