Next week the Cabinet will take a decision concerning the new Bulgarian mission in Iraq, Defence Minister Vesselin Bliznakov said. This would be the second participation of Bulgarian troops in the Iraq reconstruction operation, mediapool.bg reported.
Bliznakov said 120 Bulgarian soldiers will provide security to Ashraf refugee camp. Preparations for the new mission will last between 30 and 40 days. The second Bulgarian mission is expected to start in March. Taking care of camp security will be much less dangerous than the previous mission in Diwania camp, army representatives said. Bulgaria had another military participation option it rejected, namely the instruction of Iraqi army personnel.
The Cabinet needs to analyse all risks before it accepts the new mission. Equipment and funds needed would also be taken into considerartion , President Georgi Purvanov said. Bulgaria spent 30 million leva for the previous military operation in Iraq. The price is not high compared to the experience Bulgarian soldiers gained, army representatives said.

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