BULGARIA: Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class with Swords

BULGARIA: Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class with Swords

In March of 2000, Bulgarian President Peter Stoyanov presented the Madarski Konnik Medal, First Class with Swords (Order of the Madara Horseman) to General Clark.

The medal is the most prestigious award bestowed upon foreign nationals who, in developing amicable relations with Bulgaria, have contributed to establishing scientific, educational, economical. or cultural ties to the country.

The presidential decree cited General Clark for his:

"extraordinary services to the promotion of military cooperation between Bulgaria and NATO and to this country's preparation for membership in the Alliance."

President Stoyanov noted that while "the decree limits itself to the main reasons," he also conferred the distinction on General Clark for his role in fostering a dialogue between Bulgaria and NATO.

General Clark thanked the president for Bulgaria's support to the allied effort during the Kosovo campaign as well as Stoyanov’s personal contribution to cooperation with NATO. General Clark highlighted the commitment of Bulgarian troops to the Allied missions in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, noting that their contribution to the effort far exceeded their numeric strength.

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