Bulgarian presidential election results show growing role of patriotic forces in Europe

Results of the presidential election in Bulgaria show the growing role of the patriotic forces in Europe, Sergei Zheleznayk (United Russia Party), a member of the lower house’s international affairs committee, said on Monday.

"The victory of Rumen Radev, nominated by the Bulgarian Socialist Party, at the presidential election in Bulgaria demonstrates the growing role of patriotic forces in Europe, which make the alternative to the dictatorship of European integration, which ruins national economies and sovereignty," he said.

"The Bulgarian people, represented by Rumen Radev, have chosen the route, which is aimed at observing national interests, at more independent foreign and home policies," the Russia legislator said. "Radev’s support from the majority in Bulgaria demonstrates clearly that the political trend of the new leader corresponds with interests of the nation and can provide for Bulgaria the social, economic development and the consistency on the international arena."

He also said, "Russia always has been friendly towards the Bulgarians."

"These traditions are deep in hearts of our people, despite all the provocations and destructive decisions by Bulgarian authorities at different times in history, including in the modern history," he said. "We hail the winner and we are ready to develop cooperation with the new Bulgarian leaders on the basis of close cultures, good neighbourhood and mutual respect."
 [tass.com]
14/11/16
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