The "Military Intelligence" service celebrated its professional holiday and the 118th anniversary of the establishment of Bulgarian military intelligence, the Ministry of Defense announced. "We must continue to invest not only in the human potential of the "Military Intelligence" service, but also in its technical modernization," said outgoing Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, congratulating the leadership and personnel of the structure.
He emphasized the increased role of the "Military Intelligence" service in the context of serious contemporary challenges regarding national and global security. Atanas Zapryanov noted the exceptional importance of accurate, up-to-date, and analytical information provided by the Service to the state leadership and to the military and political leadership of the Ministry of Defense.
A congratulatory message to the personnel of the "Military Intelligence" service was also sent by the Chief of Defense, Admiral Emil Eftimov. "I take this opportunity to address you with gratitude and respect for the responsibility and dedication with which you perform your functions and tasks in the interest of national and collective security. We appreciate your active activity in all areas," he said.
Admiral Eftimov added that in the current increasingly complex geopolitical situation, with a very serious militarization of international relations and the difficulty of finding solutions to existing conflicts, many asymmetric and complex challenges to international peace and security, the expectations of the military leadership of the Ministry of Defense towards the "Military Intelligence" service do not decrease, but on the contrary. "I am convinced that you will protect the trust we have in you," Admiral Eftimov was categorical.
The Director of the "Military Intelligence" service, Brigadier General Venelin Venev, thanked for the honor and attention shown by the official guests and emphasized that the Service successfully fulfills its assigned tasks.
In a sign of respect and gratitude, wreaths and flowers were laid before the monuments of the fallen Bulgarian military intelligence officers. During the celebration, military and civilian employees of the "Military Intelligence" service were awarded for their high professionalism.