16 Nov. 2005

Fifth anniversary of the NATO/PFP Trust Fund Policy PDF Library Trust 2005 (PDF/1.2MB) Eng / Fr / Ru / Ukr Multimedia High Resolution Photos of the Fifth anniversary of arms destruction Trust Fund -16 Nov. 2005 Interview with ASG for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Amb. M. Erdmann (.wmv/2752kb) - Nov. 2005 Background NATO Partnership for Peace Trust Fund NATO and partner countries marked the fifth anniversary of the NATO Partnership for Peace Trust Fund Policy, which finances projects to safely destroy surplus arms and munitons, at NATO HQ on 16 November. The achievements of the Trust Fund are impressive. During the first five years, the Trust Fund has raised more than 16 million euros in voluntary contributions for various projects across the Euro-Atlantic area. Approximately 2,5 million landmines, 325 high-altitude anti-aircraft missiles, 320 tons of rocket fuel, 28,000 small arms and light weapons and 1800 tons of ammunition have been destroyed to date under this framework. Impressive results The Trust Fund Policy is a part of NATO’s larger Partnership for Peace programme that promotes security and stability throughout the Euro-Atlantic area. For five years, these practical projects have successfully helped NATO partner countries destroy surplus stocks of arms and munitions. By reducing threats and challenges posed by the stockpiles, the Trust Fund helped Partner countries create a more stable, secure and healthy environment for their citizens. Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Erdmann, praised the Trust Fund’s ability not only to address current problems, but also build local capacity and enhance partner countries’ expertise and infrastructure so that they are better prepared to tackle future challenges on their own.   Working together with others Close cooperation with other international organisations is a vital part of the Trust Fund process. The EU, UN, OSCE and International Organization for Migration are currently involved in different Trust Fund projects. Various NGOs have also helped the Trust Fund forge new partnerships and create new approaches to these pressing problems. On 16 November, the NATO Secretary General presented a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Anne Bader, Senior Vice President, The Fund for Peace for contribution to the development of the Trust Fund projects. The Fund for Peace has provided expertise during team visits to partner countries, assisted in the development of contacts with local NGOs and in the elaboration of communications and media strategies for individual projects.