Bulgaria reliably protecting the Schengen borders

Bulgaria is fulfiling its commitments towards Europe by protecting successfully the Schengen borders in time of migration crisis. That was stated by Boiko Borrisov, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria at the end of the training Frontiers 2016. The training showed the good cooperation between the Bulgarian Army and the Ministry of Interior. The Prime Minister further stated that Bulgaria has answered all its commitments that concern the protection of the Schengen borders.

The training’ main aim was to show the reaction towards real time situations and the coordinated efforts of the national police, the army, the border police, etc. According to the Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Constantin Popov, the interaction between the Ministry of Interiorand the colleagues is excellent. The joint operations of military personnel, policemen, and the Bulgarian Red Cross were in line with the scenario prepared in advance. Onsite to observe the training showing Bulgaria’s readiness to enter the Schengen Area were the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Minister of Transport, Information Technologies and Communications, the Chief Commissioner, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior and many representatives of local authorities.