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NATO delegation takes part in eighth round of military-to-military staff talks with the African Union

On 7 June 2023, a delegation led by the Director of NATO’s Cooperative Security Division of the International Military Staff, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella, was in Addis Ababa for the 8th iteration of military-to-military talks between NATO and the African Union. Discussions centred on the global security environment and security challenges, the ongoing cooperation between both organisations, NATO’s support to the African Stand-by Forces, education, training and exercises, as well as NATO’ Standardization process.
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The NATO International Military Staff hosts its EU counterparts for the 19th IMS-EUMS Directors General conference

On 2nd June 2023, the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (DGIMS), Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak welcomed the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (DGEUMS), Vice Admiral Hervé Bléjean and his team to NATO HQ, for the 19th iteration of their bi-annual Directors General conference.
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NATO Allies and Partners discuss energy security

On 5 June 2023, the NATO Military Committee held a meeting with select Partners – Algeria, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Kuwait and Uzbekistan – to discuss energy security and subsequent challenges as well as focus areas of that would benefit from strengthened military cooperation within the existing partnerships. This meeting is the second in a thematic series.
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NATO delegation attends Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

From 2 to 4 June 2023, Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer and Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning Angus Lapsley attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier defence summit. During the event, Admiral Bauer and Mr. Lapsley met with high-level political and military officials from China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Israel, Pakistan and Mongolia.
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NATO hosts working group on space

On 24th and 25th May 2023, NATO hosted the 23rd iteration of the Bi-SC Working Group on Space at its main headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium. This Working Group facilitates the exchange and information sharing on space-related issues as well as coordinate activities in the Space Domain.
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Portugal passes the position of Chair of the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives to the United States

On 23rd May 2023, the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (IMS), Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak hosted the handover ceremony for the Chair of the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives (NCGP). Lieutenant Colonel Diana Morais (Portugal) handed the position over to the Chair-Elect Lieutenant Colonel Jane Male (USA).
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NATO meets with partners to reaffirm commitment ahead of Vilnius Summit

On 23rd May 2023, the Cooperative Security Division of the NATO International Military Staff (IMS) hosted its Bi-annual Meeting with Partners. Representatives from more than 30 Partner Nations and the European Union Military Staff attended informal workshops to discuss areas of common interest, such as the regional developments in the Western Balkans, the Black Sea, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as well as the Indo-Pacific. Participants also discussed the implications of Climate Change and the importance of resilience.
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Fourth meeting of the community of interest of the intelligence and security related Centres of Excellence fuels ongoing cooperation with NATO

On Tuesday 16 May 2023, the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence Major General Jürgen Brötz hosted the fourth annual meeting with the intelligence and security related Centres of Excellence (CoEs), at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The centres have come to form a vibrant Community of Interest with NATO’s intelligence and security stakeholders, and meet regularly to discuss common work strands, mutual support and ongoing engagements.
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NATO Military Committee meets with close Partner Georgia

On 22nd May 2023, the NATO Military Committee held a meeting with its close Partner Georgia. The discussion focused on the security situation in Georgia and its surrounding region, Georgia’s ongoing contributions to NATO-led missions, operations and activities as well as the Enhanced Substantial NATO-Georgia Package.
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NATO Military Delegation visits Partner Egypt

From 14th to 17th May 2023, a military delegation from NATO’s Cooperative Security Division, led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Egypt to meet with senior diplomatic and military representatives to discuss their ongoing military cooperation and possibilities to deepen the existing partnership.

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