site.btaPM Says Most Ministers Perform Well, Few Underperform

Most ministers are performing well, but a few are underperforming, Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said during a Q&A session for the media and citizens on Facebook Tuesday morning. He answered questions about the performance of the cabinet.

Asked about potential changes in the caretaker government, he said "I don't necessarily need to keep or replace anyone. To answer in jest, and I hope you take it as such, I'd switch out the foreign minister. There is a hint of truth in that joke, as it would be beneficial to appoint a career diplomat as foreign minister."

Dimitar Glavchev also serves as Foreign Minister in the caretaker Cabinet he heads.

Asked if there were any political leaders who tried to pressure him, he said "No one has pressured me. Communicating with all political leaders is a normal state of affairs. I've been asked to keep someone in their position, due to personal reasons. I've spoken to many leaders. The requests were focused not on high-level appointments, but for rather minor roles, like deputy regional governors."

"President Radev, who appointed me, has not interfered at all," Glavchev added.

Asked about the replacement of the head of the State Aviation Operator, he explained that it was based on a proposal coming from the caretaker Transport and Communications Minister. "This decision requires coordination with the Prime Minister. I have given my approval, prompted by a specific situation that necessitated the change," Glavchev said.