Category Archives: The US-European Armed-Forces

Denmark will bolster its Military Support to Afghanistan

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From the time when the  International Security Assistance Force ‘ISAF’ was established in 2001, and later transformed to non-Combat ‘Resolute Support’ in January 2015, the Royal Danish Armed Forces has been playing a potent role in both Operations.  On the Financial scale, Denmark has been also providing substantial amount of Humanitarian, Economic and Educational Aid to the Afghanistan since 2001.

The recent announcement by the Government affirms with the further measures to bolster its Military support to Afghanistan– that to be applied on both: 

  • Military Contingent,  with the new increase in the numbers of Danish Troops in the region
  • And the increase of Financial support of USD 15 million annually throughout 2020 to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces

Sponsor_Ministry_UK of Denmark protected by Copyright LAW “We have decided to continue our financial support to the Afghan Security Forces at the current level throughout 2020 and to increase our contribution to NATO’s training mission in Afghanistan. It is necessary that we stand together with the international society and continue to support Afghanistan, so that the country can get back on its feet and fight the terrorists. It is a difficult and fragile situation, but we must help the Afghans in their stabilisation efforts, so that they can see a future in their own country. This is also in Denmark’s best interests,”  states Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kristian Jensen. May 12, 2016 © Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Denmark

“The efforts of our Danish soldiers in Afghanistan have helped to make a difference in the country. We are now building upon this by strengthening our military contribution. The security situation in Afghanistan remains under pressure, and it is therefore crucial that the international society continues to offer its support.”  Affirmed the Minister of Defence Peter Christensen. May 12, 2016 © Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Denmark    Continue to read

U.S National Armed Forces Day

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In honor of….. the World’s greatest Freedom Defender…,the thundering Forces of resounding Liberator…..the United States Armed Forces  

 

May 20, 2016 © DoD

The United States National Armed Forces Day is celebrate on every third Saturday of May, to honour the service and the dedication of Military personnel across the United States.

U.S Navy flies in the search of missing Egypt-Air

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On May 20, the  U.S. Navy P-3 Orion has launched its Operation in the search for missing Egypt-Air.

Announced by the U.S Naval Forces Europe-Africa:  

“The U.S. Navy is providing a P-3 Orion in support of the Hellenic Armed Forces, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Greece, in response to a request by the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece for assistance in the search of the missing Egyptian aircraft.”

           The U.S. Navy is providing P-3 Orions for the search May 20, 2016 May 20, 2016 © US Naval Forces Europe-Africa

Finland’s vital Leadership in NATO

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Finland took part in NATO Ministerial Meetings from 19-20 May in Brussels.

Minister Timo Soini of Foreign Affairs has presented Finland in two sessions of the meeting. One with the focuses on NATO’s Afghanistan and the Resolute Support Mission  in which the Armed-Forces of Finland are holding a vital role.  And the other with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini.

The Leadership of Canada in NATO

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Canada U.S dep.StateThe Canadian Global Affairs Ministry has announced that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada will participate in NATO’s Ministerial meetings  in Brussels on May 19th.

“Canada is a committed Member of NATO. When I look at the international security challenges we are facing today, it is clear that NATO is more important than ever. In Brussels, I look forward to discussing how the alliance can further contribute to global peace and stability.”   elaborated Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Alliance, as a key multilateral organization, is a cornerstone of Canada’s Security and Defence Policy and a major contributor to international Peace and Security.  Affirmed the Canadian Global Affairs. May 18, 2016 Ottawa/Ontario © Global Affairs Canada

The Netherlands on Protecting the Law-Enforcement

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The Netherlands is taking a new measure that should protect the Law-Enforcement during all categories of Close-Combat, inter alia……civil unrest and social violence. An important step that needs  to be followed by other European States equally.

“Police officers will no longer automatically be labelled as suspects during inquiries into the use of force.   A factual investigation, based on the assumption of lawful conduct, will be conducted instead. This is the core of a legislative proposal from State Secretary Van der Steur (Security and Justice) sent to various bodies such as the Council for the Judiciary and the Public Prosecution Service (OM) for advice.” May  3 2016 © Dutch Government

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U.S-Nordic Leaders Summit 2016

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To portray European Power,  one has to see it beyond the mainstream media,  comprehend it  deeply all the way,  stretching to ……the Arctic Sea……the Lands of Nordic:  their History, Culture…..Philosophy…..Art and Literature.  On the Political sphere,  their centuries of  Diplomatic achievements….and on Defence……their Military might.  They possess the North and the Baltic Seas…..and the every waves of Arctic Ocean. They  were the first  to journey into a New World,  the first settler on the vast beautiful  Land , before the British Empire re-discover and establish it as the Land of Shimmering dream…… later called….. ‘The United States of America’

The relation between the United States and the Nordic Region is not the contemporary but the most cherished and ranks the Legendary one — as President Obama described it in his speech of this year’s Summit:  “The Extraordinary Countries and Extraordinary Friends”    (Excerpt from a Political text ‘Sublime and Beautiful Europe and the United States’  by Catherine Stella Schmidt) 

The U-S Nordic Leader Summit held in Washington DC on May 13,  had been established following President Obama’s meeting with the Nordic Leaders in Sweden in 2013.  The summit was  to affirm the U.S-Nordic Partnerships,  standing on centuries of shared Philosophy, Ideals and Western values.

Excerpt from U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit Joint Statement:

“Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values.”

“The Nordic countries greatly value the United States’ commitment to Europe and its security.  NATO remains key to transatlantic and European security, and the contributions of  Sweden and Finland, including those they make as NATO enhanced opportunity partners, are highly valuable.  The United States, Denmark, Iceland, and Norway are committed to building on NATO’s enhanced opportunity partners’ framework in order to promote a close Political dialogue and Military cooperation between Finland and Sweden and NATO Allies (28+2).”    “The Nordic countries and the United States strongly support closer cooperation between NATO and the EU, and consider new areas of practical cooperation between the two to be a priority for the NATO Summit in Warsaw in July.”  May 13, 2016 © The White House       Continue to read

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President of Republic of Finland’s meeting with President Obama

Prime Minister Erna Solberg Attends Nordic-American Summit by Norwegian Embassy in the U.S
“The summit in Washington is important for relations between the Nordic region and the United States.  For Sweden, it is a good opportunity to develop and deepen our already broad cooperation with the US,” highlighted Prime Minister Stefan Löfven. May 13, 2016 © Sweden Embassy in the U.S

The United Kingdom’s support for Gibraltar

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FCO logo Copyright Protected by LawForeign Secretary Philip Hammond visited Gibraltar for high level talks on the United Kingdom’s support for the Territory and the upcoming EU referendum.

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Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visiting Royal Navy RFA Mounts Bay. May 11, 2016 © UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office

“The UK’s support for Gibraltar and the Gibraltarian people is firm and unconditional. I look forward to holding strategic talks with the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister on the territory’s thriving economy, defence and security issues, and the upcoming EU referendum.”  highlighted  Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. May 11, 2106   © UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office     Continue to read

Finland’s Leadership in the Baltic Sea Region

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Kristian Jensen, Børge Brende and Timo Soini 2016 Minister  Kristian Jensen for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Minister Børge Brende for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Minister Timo Soini for Foreign Affairs of Finland.  May 3, 2016 © Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

 “The Nordic countries are working together to ensure stability and welfare in an effort to co-ordinate our development co-operation, promote Free Trade and to participate together in International crisis management and Peacekeeping Missions. The Nordic perspective in all these issues involves a concentrated focus on Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law.”  May 3, 2016 © Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland                      Continue to read

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