The Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey Yaşar Güler on March 4. The conversation discussed the situation in the Middle East and the possible risks for the region. Deep concern was expressed about the development of the military conflict. The two ministers maintain the position that the escalation must be stopped and efforts to achieve peace must be supported. The Bulgarian side stated that our country supports the position that Iran must terminate its nuclear program, which is a threat to international peace and security.
Minister Atanas Zapryanov condemned Iran's missile attack in the airspace of the Republic of Turkey on March 4 and pointed out that such an attack was not provoked by anything and is dangerous in terms of expanding the conflict.
Ministers Atanas Zapryanov and Yaşar Güler expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation and coordination between military authorities to ensure security within the framework of collective defense in NATO and in a regional format. Other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.