"On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Bulgaria on its 20th anniversary of joining NATO."
This is how US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken congratulated Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia on the anniversary of their accession to NATO.
"Twenty years ago, when you became allies, we were inspired by your journey - from enduring bitter tyranny and occupation to winning your freedom through courage and perseverance. Today, we celebrate your unwavering commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory and uphold our shared democratic values."
"From the Baltic to the Black Sea, across the Atlantic and the Adriatic, NATO is more united and capable than ever. On this important anniversary, we are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with you as allies defending our vision for the future," Blinken concluded. / BGNES
