Monthly Archives: November 2016

Finland and NATO are Fortifying the Partnership

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President Sauli Niinistö visit to NATO headquarters on November 9th– was a new step forward to strengthen NATO-Finland relations.  

 Described by Secretary General Stoltenberg the new measures will be the expansion in the fields of:

  • Information exchanges on hybrid warfare,
  • Coordinating exercises,
  • Developing joint situational awareness.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinisto at NATO headquarters

 

 

 

President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland during  his meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.  NATO headquarters, Brussels, November 9, 2016 © NATO

On the importance of Finland in NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg  stated: 

“This is of great importance both for Finland and for NATO because we share the same values and we face the same security challenges.  NATO and Finnish troops have worked side by side as I said in many different operations and missions.   And we have been able to develop a very close partnership on a range of different issues including planning for civil emergencies, and security in the Baltic Sea region.                                                                                                                                                                         We are now expanding our cooperation when it comes to information exchanges on hybrid warfare, coordinating exercises, and developing joint situational awareness.  All of this will allow Finland and NATO to address common threats more effectively.”  November 9, 2016 © NATO

  1. Additional: Joint press  point of NATO Secretary General with Presidnet Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland
  2. Finland and the United States advancing Partnership in Crisis Management and Defence

News from Secretary General Stoltenberg           News form Finland Mission to NATO

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Letter from Presidents Tusk and Juncker to congratulate the President-elect Donald Trump

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On a joint letter Presidents of European Council  Mr. Donald Tusk and President of European Commission Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the next President of the United States of America. 

“We extend our sincere  congratulations on your election as the 45th President of the United States of America.                                                                                                                                                                                    The strategic partnership between the European Union and the United States is rooted in our shared values of freedom, human rights, democracy and a belief in the market economy. Over the years, the European Union and the United States have worked together to ensure peace and prosperity for our citizens and for people around the world.

Today, it is more important than ever  to strengthen transatlantic relations. Only by cooperating closely can the EU and the US continue to make a difference when dealing with unprecedented challenges such as Da’esh, the threats to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, climate change and migration”  November 9, 2016 © European Council  Continue to read the letter

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The Air-Forces of France, UK and the US in Exercise Tonnerre Lightning

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Started on October 31, Exercise Tonnerre Lightning with the Air-Forces of France, the United Kingdom and the U.S  reached its final stage on November 9th.  The exercise was in the series of two years phase executed at RAF Waddington in England. 

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Nov 16, 2016 © US Mission to NATO            News from NATO Secretary General    

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President Obama’s visit to Germany and his Assurance on U.S President Mr. Trump’s commitment to Europe

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In his official visit to Berlin yesterday, President Obama reassured Germany and Europe that the change of administration will not change the United States’ enduring relation with Europe and will have no affect on the U.S commitment to NATO. The World in the uncharted realm…. conflicts …..and mayhem,  yet it will be necessary to maintain a strong Transatlantic Relations at Defense and Security, Political, Economic -Trade and all other aspects.

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Nov 16, 2016 © US Mission to NATO            

Despite false doom and gloom propaganda in some European and most German media– our research in U.S and in Europe proves that the Republican Administration have always had an extreme close relations with Europe. So will the next U.S President Mr. Donald Trump. The President-elect Mr. Trump has already assured Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg  by telephone conversation that his administration will continue the support for Europe and NATO. 

References:  Good talk  with US President-elect by NATO Secretary General  Stoltenberg                           By Catherine Stella Schmidt

President Obama’s visit to Europe and his Assurance on NATO

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President Obama’s visit to Europe, in his final official trip as the President and Commander-in-Chief,  is  an audible symbolic indication of assurance…… a major defining step that places, one more time the deeply interconnectedness of the United States and Europe, in the spotlight. 

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    Nov 16, 2016 © US Mission to NATO                            News from The White House       

Additional: Remarks by President Obama and President Pavlopoulos of Greece.

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Denmark’s New Innovation Centre in Israel

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Denmark has opened a new innovation centre in Tel Aviv in October that will strengthen Danish innovation, research, growth, and employment. Announced by the Denmark’s MFA

 

 

 

Minister for Foreign Affairs Kristian Jensen with Minister Ulla Tørnæs  for Higher Education and Science. October 27, 2016                    © MFA of Denmark 

On the eve of this occasion Minister Kristian Jensen for Foreign Affairs of Denmark highlighted:

“Israel is among the OECD countries that invest the most in research and development. And it is internationally recognised for its active and vibrant start-up environment. There are many opportunities for Danish companies and research and educational institutions to enter into partnerships, exchange knowledge and create innovation with some of the very best research and innovation environments in Israel.”  October 27, 2016 © Danish MFA

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The United Kingdom and Hungary an Enduring Partnership

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary visited UK and met with Prime Minister Theresa May on November 9th. The two leaders’ discussion aimed to strengthen the bilateral partnership of the United Kingdom and Hungary.pm-viktor-orban-of-hungary-met-with-british-pm-theresa-may-november-10-2016-uk-gov

 

 

 

 

London November 9, 2016 ©PM Theresa May’s office

Both countries ensured the continuation of Right and Protection of  Hungarian and UK citizens after the activation of article 50 next year. 

PM Viktor Orbán spoke also on the result of the U.S presidential election and the victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump by elaborating that the World has always benefited  whenever it has managed to release itself from the captivity of currently dominant ideological trends. November 9 2016 © PM Viktor Orbán office

Described by the PM Theresa May’s spokesperson:

…………“The leaders noted the strength of the bilateral relationship between the UK and Hungary, and that this would continue once the UK had left the EU.”

“They discussed the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and the Prime Minister reaffirmed that she wants and expects to protect the status of EU nationals, but that British citizens’ rights in European member states must be protected in return.” November 9, 2016 © PM’s Theresa May’s office.

  1. Additional:  The Government of Hungary congratulates Donald Trump on his victory
  2. UK PM Theresa May congratulates Donald Trump on his election as the next U.S President
  3. UK and Hungary, by UK Foreign Office

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The Commemoration of Armistice Day in Europe

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In 1918 at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month the First World War Armistice was signed in a railway carriage stationed in the Forest of Compiègne in Northern France by military personnel representing France, Germany and Britain. Today, 98 years later, that moment was commemorated across the United Kingdom and by the Forces around the world. Nov 11,2016 © MoD of UK

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In Remembrance of all  U.S and European Brave men and women in uniform who lost their lives in wars and conflicts, or in the comabt agains tyrany, for keeping the light of Freedom and Humanity alive. May Peace and Freedom reign on our Skies and in the World forever.

The Armistice Day in France : Commémoration de l’Armistice du 11 novembre 1918 – Vendredi 11 novembre 2016

  1. Cérémonies du 11 novembre 2016 in France        
  2. Remembrance Day 2016 in  Canada                    Remembrance Day in Australia 2016  
  3.  Remembrance Day UK Army 2016            The Commemoration Day in Belgium 2016 

News from Norway Armed-Forces                                News from Danish Armed-Forces
News from Sweden Armed-Forces                               News from Belgium Armed-Forces                                        News from Finland’s Armed-Forces    

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News from  the Government of Monaco               

 

The Commemoration of Armistice Day  in Monaco.  November  11, 2016 © The Government of Monaco 

 

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The Veterans Day in the United States of America

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 Presidential Proclamation  Veterans Day, 2016

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“America has long stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, and few embody that spirit here at home and beyond our borders more than the members of our Armed Forces. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are part of an unbroken chain of brave patriots who have served our country with honor and made tremendous sacrifices so that we may live Free. On Veterans Day, we salute the women and men who have proudly worn the uniform of the United States of America and the families who have served alongside them, and we affirm our sacred duty as citizens to express our enduring gratitude, both in words and in actions, for their service.”  November 8, 2016 © The White House

Additional: November 11 is Veterans Day  in the United States by US Embassy in Norway 

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