site.btaSecurity Council Holds First Meeting under New Government

Sofia, July 21 (BTA) - A Security Council under the Council of Ministers held its first meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, on Friday.

It adopted the rules according to which meetings will be held, a report about the Council's activities for 2016 was presented and an action plan for 2017.

Participants in the meeting approved a draft plan for the implementation of the strategy for countering radicalization and terrorism for 2017, which is to be considered by government and Parliament.

The Council's Secretary presented a report on the possibilities for integrated management of resources in security and defence in line with recommendations made at the latest Consultative Council for National Security under the President.