Foreign Minister: Activating NATO's Article 4 Doesn't Mean War

Activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty is not tantamount to entering a war, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told media representatives. The statement was made in Blagoevgrad, where the minister took part in an information meeting organized as part of the National Information Campaign for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. The presence of a high-ranking diplomat at such a moment emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and the need for a clear and public explanation of the country's position.

Minister Georgiev assured that partners and allies from the Alliance are in constant communication, which guarantees coordinated actions in response to the dynamic situation. He categorically rejected claims that the actions of the North Atlantic Alliance are aimed at provoking aggression. On the contrary, from the very beginning of the war in Ukraine, NATO's efforts have been focused on finding ways to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

"Everything we have done since the beginning of the war in Ukraine is to talk about how we can prevent further escalation, protect the international legal order, end the aggression and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a country that was groundlessly attacked," the minister emphasized. His words highlighted the fundamental principles of international law, which he said were grossly violated by the invasion.

Minister Georgiev expressed hope that "we are close to the resolution of this bloodshed," but at the same time, he also directly criticized the Russian Federation. "It is obvious that the Russian Federation does not want peace," he added, outlining the lack of diplomatic readiness on the part of Moscow to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis. This comment reflects the general understanding that the Russian side continues to maintain its military actions, despite international calls to end the conflict and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.

During his speech, the Bulgarian Foreign Minister expressed strong solidarity with Poland. This support is at the heart of NATO's collective security, confirming the commitment of each member state to defend the others. "This is the meaning of NATO and of our joint work to ensure the security and defense of the alliance," he concluded, emphasizing the inseparable link between the individual allies.