Friday, March 10, 2006

Defense: Agreement on US military bases in Bulgaria, expected by April

The South European Times, reports that US Ambassador to Sofia John Beyrle, has said that he expects agreement on establishing US military bases on Bulgarian territory to be concluded by the end of April. He was speaking during a visit to the Sliven region, where one of the bases would be located.

Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin predicted the base talks might be finalised next week.