Bulgaria and Slovakia strengthen their defense cooperation
Bulgarian Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov held a working meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Kaliňák. The main goal of the talks was to exchange experience between the two countries on key issues related to the modernization of the armed forces.
A central topic of the meeting was the process of integrating the new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. As both sides are working on acquiring this type of aviation equipment, sharing best practices is essential for their successful commissioning.
The ministers also discussed projects under the SAFE initiative, which aims to improve security and defense capabilities in the region. The Slovak side presented its potential in the field of military-technical cooperation and the possibilities for future joint projects.
At the end of the meeting, both delegations emphasized the importance of the partnership within NATO and the European Union. They agreed that strengthening ties between Bulgaria and Slovakia will contribute to greater stability and security in Central and Eastern Europe.