Bulgaria Signs 5G Networks Security Declaration with the US

Bulgaria signed a declaration on 5G networks security with the US. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov claims that the pledge will help the world prepare for challenges such as the COVID-19 by providing clean and transparent communications.

Bulgarian Council of Ministers said in a statement that the declaration, signed between Borissov and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, highlighted the two countries’ desire to collaborate on ensuring the safety of 5G networks, deemed key for the economy and society of both nations. Addressing communication hurdles stemming from the pandemic, Borissov said the declaration of 5G networks cleanness allows the countries to be prepared for similar situations in the future.

Bulgarian Prime Minister explained next-generation networks should be clean, protected, transparent, ethical and meet all laws and norms ensuring personal data safety. Pompeo said the joint move will guarantee the overall security of the Euro-Atlantic family. He aded that safe networks will let all interested operators learn to work in a way to warrant secure networks not only for Bulgaria, but also for member states of the EU and NATO.

US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach described the move as historical, adding the world was waking-up and seeing the hazards which would be hidden by unreliable 5G network vendors. Alongside Bulgaria, the Republic of Kosovo, the republic of North Macedonia and the Slovak Republic also signed documents with the US on collaborating on 5G networks safety.