site.btaGovernment Approves New National Defence Strategy

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving a new National Defence Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria. The strategy explicitly emphasizes that Bulgaria’s defence is carried out within the framework of NATO’s collective defence and the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the government press office said. No further details were available.

The National Defence Strategy is a fundamental strategic document that provides a clear and coordinated framework for effectively and sustainably addressing the country’s security challenges and achieving long-term defence policy objectives. It is based on the priorities of national security and the protection of national interests, as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria and the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The document includes a detailed analysis of security environment trends and their impact on the country’s defence, as well as a strategic framework and defence objectives. It outlines the means and approaches for achieving these objectives over the next decade.

The National Defence Strategy is an open document, with provisions for its review and update when necessary. Updates may be initiated in response to significant changes in the security environment, a Strategic Defence Review, or revisions to Bulgaria’s National Security Strategy, the press release further said.