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Seminar on CSDP cooperation with Eastern Partners 28 February 201 3

Seminar on CSDP cooperation with Eastern Partners 28 February 201 3. Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Moldova. Security and Defence Sector Reform. IPAP RM-NATO ( approved in July 2006 ) set up objectives for the security and defence sector reform

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Seminar on CSDP cooperation with Eastern Partners 28 February 201 3

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  1. Seminar on CSDP cooperation with Eastern Partners28 February 2013 Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Moldova

  2. Security and Defence Sector Reform • IPAP RM-NATO (approved in July 2006) set up objectives for the security and defence sector reform • IPAP RM-NATO updated in August 2010 confirmed the RM authorities determination to reform security and defence sector (separate chapter - p.1.4) • Development and adoption of Political Guidance Documents for SSR (NSC, NSS, NMS). NSC (2008), NSS - (July 2011), SICASN (July 2012) • Reform of the Supreme Security Council with a more pro-active role • Transformations within Border Guard, Carabineer Troops Defence Sector Reform • NMS, Strategic Defence Review(SDR) – immediate priority. • Defence Planning and Budgeting System • Human Resource Management • Military Training and Education System • Peacekeeping capabilities

  3. Moldova’s actions towards cooperation on CSDP • Republic of Moldova (RM) expressed its willingness and commitment to intensify cooperation and convergence with the EU in the area of foreign and security policy, including the CSDP, in the Government Program “European Integration: Freedom, Democracy, Welfare” for 2011-2014 and in the National Security Strategy (NSS). • The NSS (adopted on 15 July 2011) foresees Moldova’s participation in the CSDP missions, in the context of ensuring national and regional security. • RM expressed readiness to cooperate on CSDP issues within the Eastern Partnership, as provided for by the Warsaw Summit Joint Declaration. • RM is aligning to almost all EU CFSP declarations open for alignment (38 out of the 44 (EC and HR ENP Country Report 25/05/2011).

  4. CSDP in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement • EU-Moldova Association Agreement (AA) offers new opportunities for cooperation in the area of CSDP • CSDP was negotiated within the WG on Political Dialogue and Reform; Cooperation in the field of Foreign and Security Policy • Articles on Foreign and security policy and Conflict prevention and crisis management cover EU-Moldova cooperation on CSDP • Issues of conflict prevention and crisis management, regional stability, disarmament, non-proliferation, arms control and export control are to be addressed • Moldova’s participation in EU-led civilian and military crisis management operations as well as relevant exercises and training

  5. National Coordination mechanism for participation to the CSDP • In view of ensuring Moldova’s participation in the CSDP, PM issued a decision (October 2010), setting up a coordination WG, which includes: MFAEI, Supreme Security Council, MoI, MoD, M. Health, M. Finance, Intelligence and Security Service. The WG is headed by the Deputy MFAEI. • The WG tasked to plan and coordinate national capabilities for Moldova’s participation in the CSDP missions, as well as to conclude FPA. • WG reports to the Governmental Commission for European Integration and also submits recommendations on improving the cooperation with the EU on CSDP matters. WG may invite, upon necessity, public administration and non-governmental experts to its meetings.

  6. Negotiations of the FPA for the participation to the Crisis Management Operations • RM PM addressed a letter to the EU HR on Moldova’s interest to cooperate on CSDP (May 2010). High Representative and Vice-President of the EC welcomed Moldova’s readiness to extend cooperation in the area of CSDP (June 2010). • 28 May 2012 - the negotiation mandate approved by the President Decree to initiate negotiations on the FPA and the approval of the negotiating team. • Chief Negotiator of FPA for the participation of the RM in EU crisis management operations – Deputy MFAEI, and Deputy Chief Negotiator - the Deputy Minister of Defence. • 9 July 2012 – Negotiations on the FPA • Signature of the FPA Agreement, by the EU HR and RM PM, end 2012

  7. Next Steps Amendment of the national legislation Approval by the Government Ratification by the Parliament Entry into force

  8. Participation to the EUCAP NESTOR • Presenting a comprehensive list of capabilities; pool of trained personnel with international experience (UN, OSCE), etc. • July 2012, EU HR invited RM to the EU Regional Maritime Capacity Building Mission in the Horn of Africa • 24 August 2012, RM confirmed its willingness to participate and contribute to the EUCAP NESTOR • 28 September 2012, RM presented a list of 4 candidates

  9. RM Participation in international CM operations Republic of Moldova displays a keen interest in ongoing PKO and other international CM missions/operations and recognizes their important role and contribution to international peace and security. Currently, the IPAP RM-NATO is a major assistance tool to increase the level of professionalism of the Moldovan military forces and the interoperability of the National Army troops with those of other nations. In the process of Peacekeeping capabilities development a special attention is dedicated to preparation of one light infantry company, one de-mining engineer team which were declared in OCC pool of forces. These units have been trained in accordance with NATO doctrine and procedure. Participation of the Moldovan contingents in Afghanistan, military observers in the UN Missions in Liberia, Cote d`Ivoire, Sudan, OSCE Missions etc. confirm our commitment and interest to contribute to ensuring IPS.

  10. Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation – 2 officers (1998-2000) Kosovo – 3 officers (1998-1999) BiH – 1 officer (currently) Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – 2 officers (2001-2002) Georgia – 8 officers (2000-2007)

  11. Georgia, UNOMIG – 2 officers (2007-2009) Ivory Coast, UNOCI – 29 officers (2003-present) Kosovo, UNMIK – 1 officer Sudan, UNMIS – 11 officers (2005-present) Liberia, UNMIL – 23 officers (2004-present)

  12. CSDP Cooperation Perspectives • Strengthening dialogue and cooperation with EEAS/EU structures on the prospects of joint participation in CSDP missions • Exploring the possibilities for a more closer engagement of the RM in EU processes concerning the decisions/discussions on different aspects of CSDP missions • Presenting/updating of a comprehensive list of capabilities; the existence of a pool of trained personnel with international experience (UN, OSCE), etc. • Exchange of experience/expertise with EU/member states on SSR. Seek synergy for SSR (EU-RM CSDP & NATO-RM IPAP) • Continued training. Exploring the possibilities offered by the European Security and Defence College: participation in orientation courses; on-site training. Interest in further participation of RM civil and military servants in Strategic Course on CSDP organised by EU/Sweden-Poland

  13. Thank you!

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