Latest News About Is Bulgaria In Nato

Updated 2026-04-21 14:01

Bulgaria remains a NATO member and continues active participation in alliance activities, with official statements in 2024–2025 reinforcing its commitment to NATO deterrence, defense, and support for Ukraine. Bulgaria has also emphasized strengthening its defense capabilities and contributing to allied missions in the Black Sea region.[3][5][9]

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Chair of the Military Committee commends Bulgaria for reinforcing NATO's Collective Defence

On 20-21 April 2022, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer was in Bulgaria, where he met with its President, H.E. Mr. Rumen Radev, the Prime Minister, H.E. Mr Kiril Petkov, the Minister of Defence, Mr. Dragomir Zakov and the Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov. He also visited the Novo Selo Training Area and the Graf Ignatievo Air Base.

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