We are taking every opportunity to explain the importance of the opening of land borders in Schenger are and the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria. We have full support for that.
This is what the Bulgarian Prime Minister Acad. Nikolay Denkov told journalists after a series of talks today with European leaders in the framework of the Munich Security Conference. Acad. Denkov held talks with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Cro and German Bundestag membem Johann Wadephul.
"Negotiations with Austria must continue so that their last objections disappear. This is part of our efforts to strengthen borders, to improve the fight against illegal migration," the Bulgarian prime minister added. In his talks with Johan Wadeful Denkov was congratulated on the irreversible path towards full European integration that the Bulgarian government is leading the country on. He also welcomed our plan to adopt the euro on 1 January 2025 and the lifting of the Schengen land borders.
In Munich, Prime Minister Acad. Nikolay Denkov also held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Olga Stefanishina. In the course of their talks, Acad. Denkov said that Bulgaria remains a constant ally and supporter of the Ukrainian people. The Bulgarian government is determined to support Ukraine and recognises its legitimate right to defend its territorial interests, the Prime Minister was adamant. In his words, the most important principle upheld by Bulgaria is that of Ukraine's sovereign right to determine the terms and timing of negotiations with Russia.
"The whole political world, both in Europe and in the United States, is aware that Ukraine's predicament must be taken seriously and that action must be taken very quickly to support their efforts to stop Russian aggression. There is no doubt now, and everybody is saying this, that Ukraine is fighting not only for its own land, but also to uphold the principles of respect for international law, democracy and freedom, because that is already at stake," the Prime Minister said after the meeting.
Acad. Denkov pointed out that Russian politicians are no longer embarrassed to say that they would look to other countries after Ukraine. "It is high time not only politicians but also people in Europe understand that these dangers are real and accordingly they cause a reaction," the prime minister added. Acad. Denkov gave the example of the agreements that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed with the Chancellor of Germany, with the President of France. "These are just examples of how different countries, along with the EU as a whole, are looking for a way to help Ukraine in this battle for freedom," the Bulgarian prime minister noted.
Prime Minister Acad. Nikolay Denkov also pointed out that the European defence should not be an alternative and should not compete with NATO, but strengthen the Alliance in our region. "Bulgaria is doing exactly that - we are modernising our army, we need to accelerate these efforts further. We need to integrate our capabilities with those of our neighbours as part of NATO's Eastern flank", pointed out Acad. Denkov. According to him, it is very important to open the grain corridors so that grain can be exported to the countries that need it. /BGNES
