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President Radev: The modernization of the army calls for the development of critical infrastructure

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The process of modernization of the armed forces calls for the acquisition of modern equipment, but also the development of critical infrastructure, including by implementing projects for raising connectivity among the member countries, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with NATO Assistant Secretary General Angus Lapsley who is on a visit to Bulgaria. Rumen Radev and Angus Lapsley discussed the building of modern defence capacities of the Bulgarian army in the context of the changed global environment.

The Second Black Sea Security Conference, within the framework of the International Crimea Platform, is taking place in Sofia today. 



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