Balgarianovinite.com President Iliana Iotova and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, met on Thursday, the President’s press secretariat reported. Iotova stated that against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global security environment, the Black Sea region and NATO’s Eastern Flank are taking on ever-greater strategic importance, and Bulgaria’s role in strengthening collective defence is becoming increasingly significant, which requires the encouragement of an active involvement of the Bulgarian defence industry in expanding the capacity of the European defence industry.
The meeting was also attended by Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov.
Iotova emphasized that the European Union is currently rethinking its strategic autonomy and the role of the European pillar in the Alliance’s overall security. The head of State highlighted the importance of the European initiative ReArm Europe and its Security Action for Europe mechanism, in which Bulgaria is participating with projects, and added that these should be viewed within the context of strengthening NATO’s collective defence. Iotova noted that the strengthening of defence capabilities must be planned in close coordination among Member States and supported by the necessary logistics. Bulgaria contributes to collective defence in accordance with its commitments as an ally, the President stated, highlighting the potential of the Bulgarian defence industry given its long-standing traditions and innovative capabilities.
Iotova emphasized the need to improve connectivity in the region, highlighting Corridor No. 8, the construction of Danube Bridge 3, and the Vertical Gas Corridor, on which Bulgaria is actively working. In her words, every project that improves connections between countries is also important for ensuring Europe’s security.
Grynkewich’s visit comes on the eve of the upcoming NATO Summit, which, according to the head of State, underscores Bulgaria’s importance to the Alliance. Iotova expressed her hope that the forum, to be held in Ankara on July 7 and 8, will produce practical decisions on NATO’s long-term vision that take into account the specific circumstances and interests of individual allies as well as the dynamics of the global security environment. President Iotova Highlights Bulgaria’s Role in Strengthening Collective Defence 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-07-02 14:06:57 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law