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European perspective for the Western Balkans in the focus of attention EU defence ministers meeting

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Krasimir Karakachanov is to take part, today and tomorrow, in an informal meeting in Vienna of the ministers of defence of the EU countries.

A highlight at the forum, which is part of the events calendar of Austria’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, will be the EU‘s increased commitment to the Western Balkans, as part of the Common Security and Defence Policy, building upon the process of promoting the European perspective of the Western Balkans, launched during the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. 



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