Aleksandar Vulin, the former vice-premier of Serbia and director of the Security Information Agency, who maintains close ties with President Aleksandar Vučić, has publicly leveled accusations against Bulgaria, alleging it has established a spy network in Serbia.
Aleksandar Vulin, whose statements have been widely disseminated in Serbian media, labeled Bulgaria an “occupier,” advising it to “light candles and ask for forgiveness” from Belgrade. In response to these allegations, Minister Georgiev emphasized that Serbia is not only Bulgaria’s immediate neighbor but also a historical place of residence for a significant Bulgarian minority. He stressed that Bulgaria steadfastly adheres to the principles of good neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation in its bilateral relations with Serbia.
Bulgaria resolutely rejects Serbia’s accusations of organizing an espionage network, characterizing Aleksandar Vulin’s statements as a deliberate provocation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially states that it has received no notifications from the Serbian government about the arrest of any individuals suspected of spying for Bulgaria, or about the dismantling of any alleged Bulgarian spy network on Serbian territory. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev commented on the public statements by Aleksandar Vulin, referencing reports from the Bulgarian National Television.