The United Kingdom and its deep rooted Western Values, its long standing Philosophical Ideals, Visions…….and Leadership.
An Empire, whilst it thrived for centuries…….. changed the World with its Alluring touch forever ……..
The Netherlands thrusts forward to increase the Cooperation between Europe’s Security Services
Cooperation between Europe’s security services is being stepped up in order to combat terrorism and jihadist violence. A recently launched platform is allowing intelligence to be shared more effectively. This means that information on European foreign fighters is now available to all participating security services. This is important, as jihadist networks are increasingly operating across national borders. The increased cooperation has led to considerable advances in the way European security services work together.
Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk emphasised this in his speech at the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 10 June. 10 June 2016 © MFA of the Netherlands
NATO Exercise BALTOPS June 3-19, 2016, launched in the Baltic Sea Region of Estonia.…. Finland….. and Sweden, with the successful upshot, completes its final strike in Kiel-Germany on June 18th.
June 12, 2016 © U.S. Navy
The BALTOPS 2016, was the largest Exercise combining of Naval Maritime and Air Defence of 17 Allied Nations, contributing over 6,100 Troops, more than 60 Military Aircrafts, 45 Ships and Submarines, added with over 800 Amphibious Troops, to Exercise and Enhance their Joint Capabilities during the time of peace as well as crisis and conflicts.
Vice Adm. James G. Foggo, III, commander Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with Finnish Coastal Rangers during the Exercise BALTOPS 2016. June 12, 2016 © U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class America A. Henry
“We completed an extremely successful BALTOPS 2016. Over 5,000 Sailors, Airmen and Marines from 17 nations trained across the full spectrum of Maritime Operations. Similar to trust, you can’t surge Interoperability—we have to train together to Operate together seamlessly. We are committed to Baltic Security and have already starting planning BALTOPS 2017.” Affirmed Vice Admiral James Foggo III, Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO and the Commander of U.S. 6th Flee. June 2016 © U.S NAVAL Forces Europe-Africa.
Additional: NATO Multinational Exercise BALTOPS 2016
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the North Atlantic Council’s Ministerial meeting in Brussels:
“Just like Air, Sea and Land, Cyber Defence is part of collective Defence.
Most crises and conflicts today have a Cyber dimension.
So treating Cyber as an Operational domain would enable us to better protect our missions and Operations.” emphasized Secretary General Stoltenberg on the importance of Cyber Defence. June 14, 2016 © NATO
Also on Cyber Defense: EU and NATO cyber Defence cooperation
More than 160 speakers at ‘European Industrial Technologies 2016 – Creating a Smart Europe’ Conference in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is honoured to be hosting the fourth European Industrial Technologies Conference, an associated event tying in with the Netherlands EU Presidency in the first half of 2016. The conference will be held from 22 to 24 June in RAI Amsterdam. Industrial Technologies 2016 is the largest networking conference in the field of new production technologies, materials, nanotechnology, biotechnology and digitisation in Europe. June 2, 2016© the MFA
The RT Hon Baroness Anelay has announced in Parliament the update of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights.
“I am pleased that we have today published our updated National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. The Plan rightly acknowledges the duty of Government but also sets out our expectation that UK businesses will act responsibly and in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles, wherever they operate.
Human Rights are at the heart of both our Diplomats’ and Ministers’ work and this updated National Action Plan clearly restates our conviction that the promotion of business and respect for human rights go hand in hand.” stated the Rt Hon Baroness Anelay May 13, 2106 © UK Foreign Office
Good Business: Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, by UK Government
“All Austrian stand with the people of the United States today, against terror and against hate.” “We convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and those who are injured” expressed Prime Minister Turnbull of Australia June 12, 2016 © DFAT
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of all European States, including: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary Iceland, Israel, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the European Union Diplomatic Delegation to the U.S, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Czech Republic, NATO Secretary General expressed deeply their shock and sadness on the terrorist attack in Orlando and reaffirmed their Solidarity and Standing with the United States.
President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando
“Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the people of Orlando, who have endured a terrible attack on their city. Although it’s still early in the investigation, we know enough to say that this was an act of terror and an act of hate. And as Americans, we are united in grief, in outrage, and in resolve to defend our people.” June 12, 2016 © The White House
On 2 June 2016, the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs, hosted by the Netherlands Presidency of the Council of the EU, took place in Amsterdam. This meeting was held usually twice a year, to evaluate and advance Trans-Atlantic cooperation in the areas of Freedom, Security and Justice.
In this Ministerial meeting, the EU and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation, especially in the context of evolving and shared challenges that affect the security and rights of citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. June 2, 2016 © MFA of the Netherlands Continue to read
View the Press release on U.S Homeland Security: Joint EU-U.S. Press Statement Following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial
NATO Secretary General met with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to discuss important issues on the wide spectrum of NATO, Europe and the Global Security. The Secretary General commended the Netherlands highly valuable contributions to the NATO’s Collective Defence.
The Hague June 9, 2016 © NATO
Related documents: Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in The Hague to discuss the Alliance’s agenda for the Warsaw Summit in July. June 9, 2016
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