EU Defence Ministers discussed the security and defence implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing in particular on the crucial role played by armed forces in supporting civilian actors and providing cross-border support among member states. In this context the Task Force that was established at the last video conference of Defence Ministers on 6 April…
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NATO Stoltenberg adresses COVID19 crisis
The alliance’s defence ministers met on April 15 to discuss the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic that has left 1,878,489 infected globally, according to the latest estimates by the World Health Organisation (WHO) release. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg says Allied military forces have delivered ⤵️ 1️⃣ +100 supply missions flown 🛫 2️⃣ 25 field…
NATO COVID19 response
NATO Foreign Ministers directed NATO’s top commander, General Wolters, to coordinate the necessary military support to combat the coronavirus crisis and to start using fast-track paths through Europe’s airspace for military flights carrying medical supplies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday (2 April 2020). Foreign Ministers agree measures to help #coronavirus response. #COVID19…
North Macedonia NATO ceremony
Flag raising ceremonies were held simultaneously at Allied Command Operations (SHAPE) in Mons (Belgium) and Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia (United States). North Macedonia became the 30th member of the Alliance on Friday (27 March 2020), when it deposited its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the US State Department in…
North Macedonia joins NATO
North Macedonia became NATO’s newest member on March 27, upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the US State Department in Washington DC. NATO Allies signed North Macedonia’s Accession Protocol in February 2019, after which all 29 national parliaments voted to ratify the country’s membership. The @MFA_MKD building reflects the…
EU Defence Ministers discuss future
At arrival to the Informal meeting of the EU Defence Ministers on March 4 in Zagreb Josep Borrell, the EU top diplomat, commented on situation in Syria, and crisis at Greek-Turkish border. Borrell underlined that the meeting is “not about the current crisis“, but about “future prospects on how to build a better security and…
COVID19: NATO HQ access limited
NATO Headquaters in Brussels has also limited access to visitors. The book presentation planned for this week was cancelled by precaution of COVID19 outbreak. “We would like to thank you for registering to our event, however, we regret to communicate that, due to the NATO Headquarters’ strict restrictions on visitors’ access to its premises by…
Idlib: Greece veto of NATO statement
The Permanent Mission of Greece to NATO vetoed a statement that the Alliance was preparing to issue in support of President Erdogan, following the recent killing of 33 Turkish troops in ongoing operation in Idlib, Greek newspaper Vima reported, refering to their own sources. (Image: social media) https://twitter.com/thearabsource/status/1233666720360996864?s=21 The Foreign minister of Greece, Nikos Dendias,…
Idlib: NATO calls to stop offensive
The North Atlantic Council had a meeting upon Turkey request to hold consultations under article 4 of NATO’s founding Washington Treaty on the situation in Syria. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg spoke to the media after the meeting of the North Atlantic Council for article 4 consultations on #Syria at #Turkey’s 🇹🇷 request. Read more ⤵️…
Stoltenberg welcomes Afghanistan violence reduction
“I welcome today’s announcement that an understanding has been reached on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan.” “This is a critical test of the Taliban’s willingness and ability to reduce violence, and contribute to peace in good faith.” I welcome today’s announcement that an understanding has been reached on a significant reduction of violence…
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