site.btaDefence Minister Yanev: No One Is Imposing Decisions Related to Our Security
ESD 14:13:01 08-02-2022
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Defence Minister Yanev:
No One Is Imposing Decisions
Related to Our Security
Sofia, February 8 (BTA) - "No one, for any reason, is imposing on us decisions related to our security. Decisions are made in an alliance format after consultations and with consensus, with each member state presenting its sovereign national position," said Defence Minister Stefan Yanev here on Tuesday during the opening of the Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence.
The topic of this year's two-day forum is "Adapting the Armed Forces' Structure, Planning, Preparation and Deployment to the Requirements of the NATO Concept of Deterrence and Defence in the Euro-Atlantic Area".
Bulgaria is a sovereign state and all decisions related to taking specific actions in the area of defence are made by the Bulgarian Government and National Assembly, Yanev said.
"The region we live in today is faced with one of the most serious military-political crises since the end of the Cold War. This challenge requires us to respond appropriately and act bravely, decisively and in a nationally responsible manner," the Defence Minister said.
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Speaking at a briefing after the Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence, Minister Yanev said that the topic whether US servicepersons can participate in the Bulgarian battalion will be discussed with representatives of the US Department of State, who are currently in Bulgaria.
Answering a question when the first F-16 fighters are expected to be delivered, Yanev said that there are delays. "Officially, we have a letter which says that the delivery of the first fighter jets will be delayed. The letter says this delay will be around a few months," Yanev said, adding that more details will become clear after the meeting with representatives of the Lockheed Martin corporation, scheduled for Wednesday, Bulgarian National Radio said.
He also said that the training of the pilots, who will be working with the new aircraft, continues. RY/MY
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MY1409ES.110
110 MILITARY - DEFENCE MINISTER - CONFERENCE Amp.
Defence Minister Yanev:
No One Is Imposing Decisions
Related to Our Security
Sofia, February 8 (BTA) - "No one, for any reason, is imposing on us decisions related to our security. Decisions are made in an alliance format after consultations and with consensus, with each member state presenting its sovereign national position," said Defence Minister Stefan Yanev here on Tuesday during the opening of the Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence.
The topic of this year's two-day forum is "Adapting the Armed Forces' Structure, Planning, Preparation and Deployment to the Requirements of the NATO Concept of Deterrence and Defence in the Euro-Atlantic Area".
Bulgaria is a sovereign state and all decisions related to taking specific actions in the area of defence are made by the Bulgarian Government and National Assembly, Yanev said.
"The region we live in today is faced with one of the most serious military-political crises since the end of the Cold War. This challenge requires us to respond appropriately and act bravely, decisively and in a nationally responsible manner," the Defence Minister said.
***
Speaking at a briefing after the Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence, Minister Yanev said that the topic whether US servicepersons can participate in the Bulgarian battalion will be discussed with representatives of the US Department of State, who are currently in Bulgaria.
Answering a question when the first F-16 fighters are expected to be delivered, Yanev said that there are delays. "Officially, we have a letter which says that the delivery of the first fighter jets will be delayed. The letter says this delay will be around a few months," Yanev said, adding that more details will become clear after the meeting with representatives of the Lockheed Martin corporation, scheduled for Wednesday, Bulgarian National Radio said.
He also said that the training of the pilots, who will be working with the new aircraft, continues. RY/MY
/МЙ/
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