Bulgarian FM Commends Egypt, Germany on Freeing of Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit

Released Israeli Soldier Gilad Shait (C) leaves an army helicopter as a crew member shows him and members of his family where they should walk as they arrive back in the Shalit`s home town, Mitzpeh Hila, in northern Israel. EPA/BGNES

Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Mladenov has expressed his strong joy at the Tuesday release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held by Hamas more than 5 years.

Mladenov further described the Israli decision to release in return more 1,000 Palestinian prisoners as "difficult, but bold and corageous."

According to the Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister, this move creates momentum in relations between the State of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, which he urges them to use in renewing talks.

"Special recognition is due to Egypt and Germany who worked tirelessly to ensure the release of Shalit," added Mladenov.

The Bulgarian top diplomat further recalls "the continuing plight of the people of Gaza" and urges that peace and security be ensured for them too.

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