NATO Chief Praises Bulgaria's Alliance Role

NATO

On Thursday (19 March 2026), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Andrey Gurov to NATO Headquarters.

Mr Rutte praised Bulgaria for its contributions to NATO's deterrence and defence posture on the eastern flank and for its key role in the security of the Black Sea region, an area of strategic importance for the Alliance.

The Secretary General also commended Bulgaria for its consistent support to Ukraine.

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