Captain Lyubomir Chanev and chief mate Danail Veselinov returned to Bulgaria. They were held captive by Yemen's Houthis for 430 days. The Galaxy Leader ship with the two Bulgarians on board, was hijacked in the Red Sea on November 19, 2023, shortly after the start of hostilities in Gaza.
The Houthis justified their actions as a sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people, who became victims of the conflict between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel. The release of the Bulgarians was made possible following the entry into force of the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
At a briefing, immediately after the Bulgarians' arrival, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev noted that this is a success that has been driven by the thought of humanity, with the goal of bringing the sailors back to Bulgaria.
Earlier, Minister Georgiev valued the efforts of the Sultanate of Oman in securing the release of the Bulgarians. He expressed the appreciation of Bulgaria for the support and positive attitude during the whole process. Speaking to Oman News Agency, Minister Georgiev emphasized that this initiative is a clear sign not only of cooperation and diplomatic efforts but also of friendship between Oman and Bulgaria.
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