NATO says Mark Rutte met Bulgaria PM on summit preparations
Key points
Rutte met Rumen Radev in Brussels to discuss NATO Summit preparations
Acknowledged Bulgaria hosting forces, contributing to KFOR, and increasing defence spending
TL;DR
On 28 May 2026 in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev to discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara.
Rutte thanked Bulgaria for contributions to eastern flank security, including the Black Sea, and noted Bulgaria hosts NATO Forward Land Forces in Novo Selo and contributes troops to KFOR in Kosovo.
Rutte highlighted that Bulgaria is increasing defence spending and welcomed investments in Bulgaria’s defence industry.
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