Parliamentary leaders from NATO member states called for stronger defense capabilities, greater allied unity and closer cooperation at the NATO Parliamentary Summit in Istanbul on Monday, underscoring the need for collective security, continued support for Ukraine and adherence to international law.
Speaking at the summit hosted by Türkiye, Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker Mihaela Dotsova said the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara presents "an opportunity to reaffirm our strong commitment to the alliance's values, collective security and strengthening stability in the Euro-Atlantic region."
She stressed that Bulgaria sees NATO as a cornerstone of security and pointed to growing instability and multiple conflicts in the current global environment.
Dotsova said Bulgaria continues to fulfill its commitments to collective defense and modernize its armed forces.
"Investing in defense means investing in security, resilience and the state's ability to protect its citizens and national sovereignty," she added.
