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President Rumen Radev: Bulgaria needs a strong navy

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“It is essential for Bulgaria to have a strong navy to uphold its military sovereignty, but also to guarantee its economic and energy interests,” said President Rumen Radev in Bourgas.

The Bulgarian head of state specified that by a “strong navy” he means new technology, highly-trained personnel, good training conditions, motivation, social prestige. In the words of the president, the importance of the Black Sea region is constantly growing because it is a point where increasing geopolitical interests intersect. 




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