Showing posts with label BULGARIA'S NATIONAL DAY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BULGARIA'S NATIONAL DAY. Show all posts

Monday, March 2, 2015

U.S. CONGRATULATES PEOPLE OF BULGARIA ON THEIR NATIONAL DAY

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT
Statement on the Occasion of Bulgaria's National Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
March 2, 2015

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bulgaria on your National Day.

I visited Sofia in January, where I saw firsthand the impressive progress your nation has made since independence and the coming of demokratsiya more than two decades ago. I walked your famous yellow brick roads and marveled at the frescoes of St. George Church. It was along those same yellow bricks that Bulgarians held candle light vigils, sang the same protest ballads as Americans did in the 1960s, and peacefully brought an end to communism at the base of Vitosha Mountain.

In Sofia, I also met with President Plevneliev, Prime Minister Borissov, and Foreign Minister Mitov. Our nations have stood shoulder to shoulder as allies for more than a decade. America’s Article V NATO commitment to Bulgaria is rock solid. We deeply appreciate the sacrifices your soldiers have made to promote global stability and to enable the citizens of the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq to live in peace and security.

The United States looks forward to continuing to deepen our partnership through our strategic dialogue on security and defense, energy security and diversification, rule of law, educational exchanges, cultural preservation and people-to-people ties.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

U.S. SENDS BEST WISHES TO PEOPLE OF BULGARIA ON THEIR NATIONAL DAY

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT 

Statement on the Occasion of Bulgaria's National Day

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 28, 2014




On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to all Bulgarians as you celebrate National Day on March 3.

This year, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bulgaria’s NATO membership. From Libya to Afghanistan, Bulgaria’s contributions to global security have made our countries stronger and our peoples safer. We are especially grateful to Bulgaria for hosting joint and multilateral training exercises, and we will continue to deepen our security partnership.

The United States and Bulgaria work closely together to advance our common interests and values. We are increasing our trade and investment. We are strengthening our law enforcement cooperation, and we recently signed an agreement to protect Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage from illegal trafficking.

Our people-to-people ties are already shaping a better future for the next generation. That idea is what leads some 7,000 Bulgarian university students come to the United States every year under the Summer Work Travel program. It’s also what leads Americans to travel to Bulgaria to explore its natural beauty and learn about its unique history at the crossroads of Europe.
The United States is proud to have a close friend and ally in Bulgaria. We look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years to come.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ON BULGARIA'S NATIONAL DAY

Map:  Bulgaria.  Credit:  CIA World Factbook.
FROM: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
On the Occasion of Bulgaria's National Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 28, 2013


On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Bulgaria on the occasion of your national day on March 3.

This September our two nations will celebrate 110 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. As a close friend and NATO Ally, we recognize Bulgaria’s invaluable contributions to achieving our mutual goals around the world. Our countries continue to cooperate in many areas, including global security, law enforcement, expanding our economic and commercial ties, and supporting democratic transitions around the world. Together we are working to give millions of people hope for a more democratic and peaceful future.

As you celebrate this special day, know that the United States is a partner and friend. I wish all the people of Bulgaria the very best and look forward to deepening our cooperation even more in the years to come.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOK

The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. The country joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

 

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