site.btaDefence Minister Yanev to Take Part in Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence on February 16, 17 in Brussels

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Defence Minister Yanev to
Take Part in Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence
on February 16, 17 in Brussels


Sofia, February 15 (BTA) - Bulgarian Defence Minister Stefan Yanev will take part in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence on February 16 and 17 in Brussels, Yanev's Ministry said in a press release.

The participants in the forum will discuss a number of key issues on NATO's agenda in the context of the tense situation in Ukraine, current topics concerning NATO's deterrent and defence potential, the next strategic concept and the provision of the necessary resources to the Organization. The meeting will also discuss a forthcoming summit of heads of state and government leaders of NATO member states in June in Madrid.

Other topics on the agenda of the meeting are the fair sharing of burdens and responsibilities in NATO, the progress in the implementation of the Defence Investment Pledge, and the cooperation between NATO and the EU. LN/ZH//