home GEORGI PARVANOV Biography Parvanov: The President The Others on the President Photo Gallery Parvanov: Fun Corner ANGEL MARIN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NEWS INTERVIEWS AND STATEMENTS ELECTIONS 2006 USEFUL INFORMATION HOME POLICY FOREIGN POLICY 1. For European and Euro-Atlantic integration 2. For an effective fight against global terrorism 3. For stability in Southeastern Europe and European prospects of the Balkans 4. For a revival and development of cultural corridors 5. For a balanced and economy-oriented foreign policy 6. For effective protection of the rights of Bulgarian citizens and Bulgarians around the world 2. For an effective fight against global terrorism The fight against terrorism was one of Georgi Parvanov’s priorities during his term as President. In 2002 he chaired a special UN Security Council meeting on terrorism. In his lectures in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006 he highlighted topical aspects of security and the need for global action against international terrorism. April 25th, 2004. Iraq. President Georgi Parvanov visits Bulgarian peacekeeping mission in Karballa in a moment when the situation there was quite tense. In 2003 the President tried to warn the National Assembly against getting Bulgaria involved in the war against Iraq. His concerns and appeals went unheeded and Parliament committed a military contingent to that country. Following this decision, Georgi Parvanov concentrated his efforts on enhancing the Bulgarian troops’ security in Iraq and the proper performance of the tasks involved in that country’s reconstruction and stabilization. The President visited Karbala in 2004 at a time when the situation there was extremely volatile. In his talks with the US authorities in Iraq and in his contacts with the US President, Georgi Parvanov arranged more vehicles and equipment for the Bulgarian contingent.
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