Radev said Bulgaria’s healthcare model is expected to keep moving closer to the standards set by leading countries. He described that convergence as a continuing process rather than a completed achievement. The president presented stronger healthcare provision as the main goal behind his comments. Radev also addressed cases in which Bulgarian doctors were detained by domestic authorities. He said he hoped there would be no further scenes involving the detention of Bulgarian physicians. His remarks joined the pursuit of better healthcare with concern about the treatment of medical professionals at home.