Visit our website: HTTP://WWW.STOPNATO.ORG.UK --------------------------------------------- "It is proof that enlargement needs to accelerate." Bulgaria Prepared to Join U.S. Retaliation Against Attacks SOFIA, Sep 13, 2001 -- (Agence France Presse) The Bulgarian government declared Thursday it is ready to take part in retaliation action against the terrorist attacks which devastated the United States on Tuesday. "The Bulgarian government is prepared to use all means possible to support a possible strike or retaliation" led by the US, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passi told a news conference. On demand from NATO, Sofia can grant permission for alliance countries to enter its territory and airspace, and Bulgaria itself could take part in a retaliation, Defense Minister Nikolai Svinarov said. Bulgaria is a candidate for entry to NATO. During 1999's Kosovo crisis, Bulgaria opened its airspace to NATO aircraft taking part in military action in Yugoslavia. "The Bulgarian government means to continue as a tactical ally to NATO and the United States," Passi said. He believed Tuesday's attacks "would not have a dramatic impact on NATO enlargement. "It is proof that enlargement needs to accelerate," he said. On Wednesday, NATO said it was prepared to apply Article 5 of its foundation treaty, which concerns the obligation of solidarity among its members and makes it possible for the allies to take part in a possible U.S. military retaliation. ((c) 2001 Agence France Presse) __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ ------------------------------------------------- This Discussion List is the follow-up for the old stopnato @listbot.com that has been shut down ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9spWA Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: archive@jab.org T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
