site.btaBulgaria's Reaction over Skripal Case Limited to Recalling Its Ambassador for Consultations - PM Borissov

Sofia, March 30 (BTA) - Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said Bulgaria's reaction to Russia over the Skripal case will be limited to recalling its ambassador from Moscow for consultations. He talked to reporters after Friday's meeting of the Security Council with the government, attended by representatives of the presidential institution and the special services.

Ambassador Boyko Kotsev will return to Moscow for the April 8 opening of an exhibition of artist Svetlin Roussev, said Borissov.

Sofia has shown its solidarity with Britain by backing the decisions of the European Council and NATO concerning the Skripal case. However, being the holder of the EU Council Presidency, Bulgaria should remain a channel of communication with Russia, Borissov said.

He expressed concern over mounting tensions in the region, more specifically in Cyprus, Syria and Eastern Ukraine, as well as about Serbia's position on Kosovo.