13 Mar 2007

NATO-Ukraine expert consultations
on counter-terrorism

Consultations on counter-terrorism took place between NATO and Ukraine at the level of experts in Kyiv on 13 and 14 March.

Briefings covered a wide range of subjects, including the experience in counter-terrorist activity of law enforcement authorities in NATO member countries, their experience of cooperation with international organizations, and possibilities for training special forces personnel and for providing practical and technical support to Ukraine in the context of the fight against terrorism. 

The experts also heard about developments in Ukraine's counter-terrorist legislation and exchanged views on terrorist threat assessments.  In addition, they discussed plans for the participation of NATO, Allied and Ukrainian experts in international counter-terrorist exercises. 

The consultations were organised under the NATO-Ukraine Joint Working Group of Defence Reform in support of Ukraine's ongoing National Security Sector Review.