Veselin Bliznakov

Bliznakov was born in the town of Straldzha, Yambol Province, and graduated from the Higher Medical Institute in Sofia in 1969.

He continued his education with a course of study at the Reserve Officers Training School Gotse Delchev in Vratsa.

His political career began in 2001, when he was elected MP representing NDSV at the 39th National Assembly from 6th Multi-Seat Constituency – Vratsa.

In June 2005, Bliznakov was again elected as an MP representing the NDSV, however this time it was at the 40th National Assembly from 27th Multi-Seat Constituency – Haskovo.

Nikolaj Zonew succeeded as Minister of Defence in 2008 and Bliznakov backs in Parliament.

Veselin Bliznakov at the NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels, 2007