Press Release (2004)103 24 June 2004

NATO agrees to support Greek Security Operation during Olympics News 23/06/2004 NATO guards skies over Euro 2004 Issues Operation Active Endeavour NATO’s Multinational Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Battalion The North Atlantic Council has formally agreed to respond positively to the request from the Greek Government for security assistance during the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. NATO’s support to the Greek authorities will take the form of: deployment of AWACS aircraft for the surveillance of airspace; maritime surveillance through NATO’s Operation Active Endeavour; deployment of elements of the NATO Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Battalion; enhanced intelligence sharing. NATO is also contributing to the coordination of assistance offered by nations relating to civil emergency contingencies. The decision demonstrates Allied solidarity in contributing to security for NATO members. NATO’s efforts will support those of the Greek Government, which has full responsibility for the overall Olympic security operation.

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