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Bulgaria and Germany discuss the future “European Sky Shield” system

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul (left) with Bulgarian foregn minister Georg Georgiev
Photo: BTA

The relations between Bulgaria and Germany are excellent. Germany is among our closest strategic partners. This was stated by Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev after a meeting with his visiting German counterpart Johann Wadephul. The two discussed economic cooperation, the military industry, common security and defense, partnerships in NATO and the EU, the end of the war in Ukraine and assistance to Kiev. 


Minister Georgiev pointed out that they also talked about the construction of a common European air and missile defense system, with Bulgaria supporting the “European Sky Shield” project. He also pointed out that Bulgaria wants to draw attention to security in the Black Sea region.

Bulgaria and Germany are true partners in security Our defense industries cooperate closely and we want to deepen it, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Sofia.


Edited by Ivo Ivanov
English publication: R. Petkova


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