Monthly Archives: January 2017

Canada and Europe united to defend Human Rights and Refugees

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Prime Minister of UK stated that the United Kingdom does not agree with President Trump’s Refugee ban. 

Additional: The UK Human Rights                                 UK Support for Refugees 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has a message for refugees rejected by U.S. President Trump:                                      Canada Will take you.    (By ROB GILLIES, ASSOCIATED PRESS  January 28, 2017)

“To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength Welcome To Canada”  January 28, 2017 @JustinTrudeau                                     Follow us @USEUWAffairs     

Prime Minister of Canada Supports President Trump’s Pipeline Project

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On January 24, with the Executive orders President Trump brought into life the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. The President also emphasized that the materials for the project will be made in the U.S.  The measure was greatly welcomed by Canadian government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated his full support for President’s decision.

Official documents on the the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access.

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, The White House January 24, 2017

Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, The White House January 24, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Pipeline support President Trump’s Keystone XL Pipeline, CBC news January 24, 2017 

Stephen Harper Former Prime Minister of  Canada 

“Great first step by President Trump in the advancement of Keystone XL, stronger resource development means a stronger economy. ”  © Stephen Harper January 25, 2017

“Thanks to President Trump’s executive order, the Keystone pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline can finally be built. It’s about time.”   Expressed Speaker of the House Paul Ryan   and continued

“Congress is committed to working with President Trump to move forward with safe and vital infrastructure that will boost our economy and create thousands of good-paying jobs in states across the country.”  © Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s Office January 24, 2017

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President Trump and the new American Era

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© President Donald Trump Inauguration January 20, 2017 

Representing a new movement of  Visionary-Realism  in America that has begun to echo already  a deep inspiration across the Europe and in the Globe,  President Trump has inaugurated a new American Era.  In his first week in the White House, President Trump has also assured Europe and NATO the United States’ continuation of close partnership and commitments.

Highlighted by the Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis: 

“In separate calls today, Defense Secretary James Mattis  spoke with his counterparts from the United Kingdom and Canada and with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg”

“Secretary Mattis  wanted to place the call on his first full day in office to reinforce the importance he places on the alliance,”   Jan. 23, 2017 © DoD Media/News Affairs 

Europe Stands United with the close Relations with the U.S and President Trump

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In the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump–all  European Ambassadors to the United States attended the ceremony and send their best wishes on their websites/twitters.

On the same day almost all European Ministry of Foreign Affairs,   Embassies to the U.S,  Prime Ministers and  the Head of States from:  Austria,  Australia,  Canada,  Czech Republic, Denmark,  Estonia,  Finland,  Israel,  Latvia,  Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ukraine,  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg  sent their official messages of congratulations and convey their countries wish to continue the special relations with the United States and President Donald Trump.

The list is viewable on our twitter published on the Moment: President Donald Trump’s Inauguration, Highlight of the event and messages  

The Ambassador of the European Union to the United States of America,  David O’Sullivan attended the inauguration ceremony and stated:   “Honored to be attending the Inauguration of President Donald Trump”

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EU Ambassador David O’Sullivan attending the inauguration ceremony. © EU Ambassador to the U.S January 20, 2017

 

 

 

U.S. Air Forces in Europe, the 75th anniversary

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Commitment, partnership…..from 1942 to 2017 the 75th anniversary of U.S. Air Forces in Europe…..flying for  nobel causes. 

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January 19,2017 ©U.S Air Force Europe-Africa

From the creation of Eighth Air Force in 1942 to Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2017, U.S. Air Forces in Europe has answered the call to service for 75 years. 
USAFE’s 75th anniversary is Jan. 19, but the command will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the U.S. Air Force presence in Europe on Jan. 23.  Announced by  USAFE Pubic Affairs January 19, 2017  RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. 

Acknowledgments: Article by Editor in Chief, Catherine S. Schmidt   

Spanish Naval Force in Operation Atalanta-3

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Commanding Officer of ESPS Relampago, Lieutenant Commander Francisco Garcia Flores of Spanish Navy (right) and  Commodore Hadyn Edmonson of Royal Canadian Navy (left) January 16,  2017 © EU NAVFOR

Spanish Naval warship ESPS Relampago in Operation Atalanta met with the Combined Task Force 150 in their port visit to Tanzania.  

The Commanding Officer of the Combined Task Force 150, Commodore Edmonson visited the EU NAVFOR warship ESPS Relampago and met with the ESPS Relampago’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Francisco Garcia Flores and the crew. 

The meeting and discussion of both Commanding Officers highlighted the close cooperation and the joint efforts of EU NAVFOR and the Combined Task Force 150 in counter piracy operation and maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. 

Special: Interview with Deputy Operation Commander of European Union Naval Force Somalia

  1. Additional: Spanish Naval Force in Operation Atalanta-2
  2. U.S Naval Forces in Operation Atalanta-2

News from Spanish Navy                                   News from Combined Maritime Forces
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Belgium’s Leadership for UN Security Council 2019/2020

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As an original founders of the United Nations, in 1945  Belgium signed the UN Charter along with 50 other countries.  And since then it has been actively engaged in contributing to Peace and Security in Europe and in the World.     

Belgium is at the forefront in the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes like genocide or war crimes. As part of its active Human Rights policy, Belgium takes the lead on issues such as the abolition of the death penalty, the fight against racial discrimination and the promotion of equal rights for LGBT’s.  2016 © MFA of Belgium 

News from MFA of Belgium                                        News from Belgian Armed-Forces 
News from Belgium Mission to the UN                 News from PM Charles Michel

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