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President Iliana Iotova stated that work must continue on European Commission approved projects under the SAFE instrument, which are vital for the Bulgarian Army. At the Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence, she discussed the challenges in progressing through the project's stages and emphasized the importance of collaboration among institutions.

Iotova criticized the limited participation of the defense industry, insisting on finding effective implementation strategies. She noted ongoing modernization efforts and the need for necessary infrastructure. Additionally, she acknowledged improvements in army financing but indicated it remains inadequate, urging for continued budget efforts to support SAFE projects.