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The EU Military Committee will discuss such topics as increasing the effectiveness and visibility of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the development of military capabilities and the facilitation of the competitiveness of the European defence industry. The participants of the EU Military Committee will also discuss such topics as practical EU-NATO cooperation, promotion of the maritime security and development of the cyber defence capability.
During the away days the EU Military Committee will learn about Latvian perspective on the current security situation in the region, the Latvian experience in cyber defence capability development, and the capabilities of the Information Technology Security Incidents Response Institution (CERT.LV) and the Cyber Defence Unit of the Latvian National Guard.
Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube, the Chief of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, will meet with the representatives of the EU Military Committee. The participants of the away days meeting will visit the Joint Headquarters of the National Armed Forces and have a tour with a “Skrunda” class patrol boat.
The EU Military Committee away days meeting will bring together military representatives from the EU Member States, part of them also representing NATO, and General Patrick de Rousiers, the Chairman of the EU Military Committee. Major General Andis Dilāns, Military Representative of the Republic of Latvia to NATO and the EU will represent Latvia in the meeting.
The EU Military Committee discussions usually focus on the development of military capabilities and EU military missions and operations.
For media attention:
Media representatives are invited to attend the press opportunity with Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube and General Patrick de Rousiers on 5 May from 11:30 to 12:00 at the Joint Headquarters of the National Armed Forces. To participate in the press opportunity, prior registration is mandatory by sending e-mail to prese@mod.gov.lv till 4 May 15:00.
Please, arrive to the checkpoint of the Joint Headquarters of the National Armed Forces at 9 Krustabaznīcas iela, Riga prior to the event – till 11:00, taking ID with you. Please, park your personal vehicles outside the territory of the Joint Headquarters before entering the checkpoint.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence will provide transportation from the Ministry at 10/12 Kr.Valdemāra iela. Minibus will leave at 10:30. The number of places is limited. Please, note it in e-mail if you will use this transportation.
