HE Chief of Staff Attends Military Parade in Bulgaria

Sofia, May 07 (QNA) - HE the Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah and his accompanying delegation attended the military parade, held to mark the Day of the Bulgarian Army in the main square of the Capital Sofia last night. The celebration and the military parade was attended by President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliev, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Marin Raykov, members of the Cabinet ministers and all heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Bulgaria. All land and air units of the Bulgarian armed forces took part in the parade, which was opened by a Mi-17 helicopter carrying the national flag, escorted by two AS 532 Cougar helicopters. (QNA)