3 June 2003

NATO approves support for Poland in Iraq This week, the North Atlantic Council, NATO’s top decision-making body, approved providing the support requested by Poland in relation to its planned role in the stabilization force in Iraq. The Alliance will not have any permanent presence in Iraq, but will aid Poland in a variety of supporting roles. This will include help with force generation, communication, logistics and movements. The decision followed advice by NATO’s military authorities and is similar in principle to the kind of help already being provided for the Netherlands and Germany in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. The decision comes into effect immediately and the military authorities are now in discussion with the Polish authorities to get further information on the exact requirements, and commence assistance. Additional information: NATO Update: NATO Council makes decision on Polish request