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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Bulgarian Cabinet asks Parliament to approve Belgian frigates deal

Bulgaria’s Cabinet decided on July 17 2008 to ask Parliament to ratify a contract to buy two E-71 Wielingen Class frigates and a Flower Class minesweeper from Belgium for the Bulgarian navy. The decision comes soon after Bulgaria and France revived discussions about a deal for Sofia to buy four corvettes from France’s Armaris.

In a statement after its regular weekly meeting, the Cabinet said that after it had taken delivery of the Belgian vessels, it would be able to fulfil the goals it has in the context of Nato collective defence planning.

The Belgian vessels have the required contemporary armament and equipment as well as complete operational compatibility with Nato ships that will enable them to operate within an autonomous period of 12 months on the world’s seas, Bulgaria’s Cabinet said.

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