Today, on the eve of the 117th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria"s Independence, the Vice Prime Minister and chairman of the "BSP " United Left", Atanas Zafirov, delivered a message filled with patriotism and a call for national unity. "Let this day remind us that freedom and independence are not a given, but a responsibility", Zafirov emphasized in an official congratulatory message distributed by the BSP press center.
His words seemed to resonate in the solemn atmosphere of Veliko Tarnovo, the center of today"s celebrations.
Zafirov pointed to the memorable September 22 as a date that marked a key moment in Bulgarian history. "On the memorable September 22, 117 years ago, Bulgaria broke free from the web of political dependencies and officially, and universally recognized, began to determine its own internal and external policy", he stated, emphasizing the importance of this state act.
According to him, the declaration of Independence is the most significant event in our recent history, a logical culmination of the Unification and all the struggles for national liberation. Without Independence, "the self-sacrifice of the thousands who left their bones in the pantheon of the motherland would have been in vain", Zafirov was categorical.
In his message, Zafirov stressed the need to preserve the memory of national heroes and to learn lessons from history. "Our effort today is to preserve the memory of the national heroes, to understand the lessons of history and to carry in our hearts the same ideal of unity. This is our duty " to build a state that is an equal member in the family of civilized nations", he added.
His words sounded like a call for national self-awareness and responsibility for the future.
Zafirov highlighted the importance of unity and the national ideal for overcoming current challenges. "We need unity and a national ideal to overcome the trials of time. I believe that the Bulgarian spirit is still capable of upholding this cause", he stated with confidence, reinforcing his message of hope and resilience in the face of difficulties.
Today, in the solemn atmosphere of Veliko Tarnovo, his words echoed with particular weight, reminding us of the value of freedom and independence, and of the need for unity for the sake of Bulgaria_q_s future.