Bulgarian Armed Forces Preparedness to Be Reviewed by Chief of Defence

Bulgarian Armed Forces Preparedness to Be Reviewed by Chief of Defence

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On the first day of the year, Bulgarian Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, will assess the condition and readiness of the country's Armed Forces for 2024, CE Report quotes BTA

The event will be attended by Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov, top military commanders, NATO and EU representatives, and senior officials from the Defence Ministry. President Rumen Radev and other high-ranking government officials have also been invited.

Special guests include Major General John Clark from Allied Joint Force Command Naples and Commodore Sean Williams from Allied Maritime Command Northwood.

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