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Bulgaria to host Southeast European Defense Forum

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As of July 1, 2021, Bulgaria will become the rotating chair of the SEDM process (South East Europe Defence Ministerial). In preparation for the adoption of the mandate, representatives of the current President of the Republic of Albania are visiting Sofia until 18 June.
Talks are focused on deepening security and defence co-operation, as well as on difficulties in holding regular meetings due to the pandemic. 
The organization of the ceremony for handing over and accepting the presidency is also specified.  It will be held on August 27, 2021 in the town of Kumanovo, in North Macedonia, where the Headquarters of the Southeast Europe Multinational Brigade are located.



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