A meeting between First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Chairman of the Military Committee (MC) of the European Union took place in Brussels
13 May 2013 10:40
During the meeting the parties discussed expanding military cooperation between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and EU military structures, the participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in EU crisis management and combat tactical group framework.
The Ukrainian side emphasized that the participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in EU-led operations is not only one of the priorities of military cooperation between Ukraine and the EU and Ukraine and practical contribution to strengthening peace and security in Europe and worldwide.
During the meeting they discussed issues of regional cooperation and security. Head of EU MC informed about the situation around the Horn of Africa and comprehensive EU approach to combating piracy.
In addition, EU side informed about the situation in Mali and the deployment of the EU forces in the country. He confirmed the commitment of the EU to stabilize the situation and to ensure the integrity of the country.
