PM Modi made oblique reference to the widening conflicts in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, saying the two regions were crucial for the global economy and energy security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes references to conflict in Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war to say the two regions were crucial for the global economy and energy security.

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Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev expressed concern about the potential danger of a migrant wave heading toward Bulgaria, following a session of the National Security Advisory Council (NSAC) that discussed the risks for the country amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Glavchev noted that while there is currently no significant change in the size or structure of the migrant flow, with numbers remaining low, the possibility of an increase in migration remains a concern.

Following an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Advisory Council (NSAC), President Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria currently faces no direct threat, according to the conclusions drawn from reports by the security services and the Ministry of the Interior. The session, lasting three hours, focused on the theme of "Risks and threats to national security in the context of conflicts in the Middle East" and the necessary measures to address them.