Bulgaria, Turkey defense ministers meet in Sofia

Cooperation in defense between Bulgaria and Turkey was central to the talks of the two ministers Anyu Angelov and Ismet Yilmaz. Bulgaria-Turkey relations provide an example of cooperation between good neighbors and allies in NATO, Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov said during the meeting in Sofia.

As an example he pointed to the regional format BLACKSEAFOR uniting efforts in naval security. Minister Angelov and Minister Yilmaz discussed options for furtherance in bilateral contacts in the defense industry. They exchanged opinion on issues of international security and on NATO’s agenda of priorities. 

Adapted from Bulgarian National Radio