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The Security and Defence Academy of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus and the French Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN), under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College, organise from 14 to 16 May 2024 at the "ZION" Coordination Centre, in Larnaca, the seminar "Challenges of Maritime Security in the European Union (EU): The Challenges of Maritime Security for the European Union: focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean Area".
Maritime security in the Mediterranean affects more than 500 million people, of whom 150 million live on the coast. It is a key factor for economic growth, environmental protection, sustainability of natural resources and quality of life.
The seminar aims to inform participants about maritime security policies, strategies and missions/operations at European level. In addition, it will provide the opportunity to become familiar with institutional, legal and operational aspects related to the implementation of the European Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS).
The total of 40 participants in the seminar come from 10 countries (Cyprus, Romania, Portugal, Poland, France, Malta, Spain, Greece, Belgium and Italy). On the side of the Republic of Cyprus, personnel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence are participating. The seminar is open to both civilian and military personnel from EU Member States, institutions and organisations.
The opening ceremony was addressed today by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ms Marilena Raouna, the Director General of the Deputy Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Mr. Stelios Chimonas and the Ambassador of France to Cyprus Ms. Salina Grenet-Catalano, in the presence of the Ambassadors of Greece, Egypt, the Netherlands and other diplomats accredited to the Republic of Cyprus.
During the last day of the seminar, certificates signed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Mr. Josep Borrell will be awarded to those participants who have successfully completed the seminar and the online courses of the European Security and Defence College.
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