Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa
Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.
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Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.
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00:00European Council President Antonio Costa is on a three-day visit to Bulgaria,
00:07where he toured the Arsenal Factory, a Bulgarian firearms and ammunition manufacturer.
00:12He said Bulgaria could have a key role in supplying European defense capabilities,
00:18adding that investment in defense would also drive competitiveness.
00:21The Arsenal Factory is a very good example of the link between defense and competitiveness.
00:28And in particular, our Bulgarian defense industry, with its unique historical and regional know-how,
00:36is contributing to Europe's support for Ukraine.
00:40Costa stressed that the security of Europe and Ukraine cannot be separated,
00:45calling for all European member states to increase their defense capacities.
00:50He also mentioned how his visit comes at a significant time for Bulgaria,
00:54as it has joined the Schengen area and prepares to join the Eurozone.
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