Stanishev also said that the deployment of Bulgarian troops is important for the country as a future EU member as many European governments have decided to join the peace-keeping mission in Lebanon, according to local media reports.

Bulgaria will also provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon, the reports said.

The forms of Bulgaria's participation and the number of peacekeeping troops will be revealed after consultations with the UN, according to local Darik News.

The final decision of troops deployment in Lebanon is expected to be made on Sunday and the decision will be sent to the National Assembly for approval, it said.