Bulgaria and the United Kingdom are set to deepen cooperation in defense industry development, security policy, and Black Sea stability, following talks between Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and British Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, according to BGNES. Stoyanov described the United Kingdom as “an important ally of Bulgaria in NATO and our key partner in Europe,” stressing that both countries have strong prospects for expanding cooperation in defense capabilities, training, and industrial production.