Rumen Radev and Donald Tusk discuss defense and economic ties in Poland

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev conducted an official visit to Warsaw to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defense, energy, transport, and high technologies.

A critical component of the talks involved military aviation. Radev emphasized that Poland is essential for maintaining Bulgaria’s combat readiness, specifically regarding the repair and maintenance of MiG-29 fighter jets. He also noted that Bulgaria will look to Polish support for its future F-16 fighter aircraft.

Donald Tusk highlighted the importance of consistent support for Ukraine and addressed security challenges posed by Russian aggression near the Polish border. While acknowledging differences in regional perspectives, Tusk stressed that the future of Europe relies on the cooperation of nations like Poland and Bulgaria. The two leaders also discussed infrastructure development and noted the reduction in migration pressure through joint efforts.