Bulgaria makes noise, announces 'red lines' toward neighbors (FYROM)

The government of Bulgaria has adopted a report, which will serve as a basis for passing a document laying down the foundations of Bulgaria's policy towards neighbouring countries.

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov elaborated the reason for preparing the document saying that there was a need to permanently determine Bulgaria's interests and positions with regard to its neighbours following five years of EU membership and eight years of NATO membership.

"Bulgaria is open toward its neighbours and supports the enlargement of the European Union, but it won't allow anyone to interfere into its history and identity. It is not the politicians' job to try and interpret history. All attempts have led to a crash and it is more important to look ahead," FM Mladenov said at a government session.

Media in Bulgaria report on Thursday that the government have passed a proposal, which will be submitted in the Parliament, urging a document to be adopted that lays down the foundations of Bulgaria's policy towards its neighbours (FYROM).

Mladenov also said the document should contain some 'red lines' that cannot be crossed in bilateral relations.

The issue involving the history of FYROM was mentioned as one of the red lines toward the FYROM, however it wasn't directly pointed out by the Bulgarian minister.

Mladenov announced that a regular meeting with ambassadors from Balkan countries will be held next week. 
fyromonline.eu
6/9/12