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Source: Europol
During the operation, law enforcement authorities identified criminal trends in plant protection products emerging on the EU black market. These trends include the sale of counterfeits, banned products and unregulated imports – both online and offline. The participating authorities carried out inspections at land and sea borders, inland marketplaces, parcel service providers and online marketplaces. Cases of abuse in the…
Source: US Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff
October 5, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C, — Joint Staff Spokesperson U.S. Army Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Gen. Metin Gürak today by phone.
The two leaders discussed our shared objective of defeating ISIS and the need to follow common deconfliction protocols to ensure the safety of our personnel in Syria following today’s incident.
Türkiye is a NATO ally and the U.S. values its strategic bilateral relationship.
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Source: US Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff
October 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C, — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi today by phone.
Gen. Brown expressed his condolences for the victims of Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel and reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israeli military relationship.
The two military leaders discussed the security situation on the ground, as well as steps to strengthen the U.S. military posture in the region and bolster regional deterrence efforts. The leaders will remain in close consultation with each other, as well as with Allies and partners who share a commitment to peace and oppose terrorism.
The U.S. and Israel maintain a strong military-to-military relationship as key partners committed to peace and security in the Middle East.
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Source: NATO
On Tuesday, 10 October 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will participate in the 3rd European Defence and Security Conference, where he will address NATO-EU cooperation following the Russian invasion to Ukraine.
There will be no media opportunity.
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Source: Europol
Following the COVID-19 crisis, Europol highlighted the risks of fraud related to the recycling of spoiled or expired food to reduce production costs. This possible development was taken under consideration when planning the operation activities in the framework of the OPSON 2023 operation. National authorities involved in the operation performed checks of the food supply chain, while detecting a number…
Source: NATO
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană gave remarks at the (2BS) Be Secure Forum in Budva, Montenegro on Saturday 7 October 2023. The event was hosted by the Atlantic Council of Montenegro.
In his pre-recorded address, Mr Geoană said Montenegro was a highly valued Ally and essential to stability in the Western Balkans. The Deputy Secretary General also spoke about the security situation in the region, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and NATO’s strengthened deterrence and defence.
Source: Europol
The investigation, carried out in the framework of Europol’s Operational Taskforce (OTF) ‘Balkan Cartel’, was a collaborative effort between law enforcement authorities on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. Over the last year and a half, the involved authorities worked tirelessly together to gather intelligence and coordinate the operational activities. The targeted criminal group, known for its elaborate network spanning…
Source: NATO
On Saturday, 07 October 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană, will deliver a speech online in the 13th To Be Secure (2BS) Forum, hosted by the Atlantic Council of Montenegro.
More information about the event is available here.
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14:20 (CEST) Address by the NATO Deputy Secretary General
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Source: NATO
On Monday, 09 October 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General Mr. Mircea Geoană, will be in Copenhagen to participate in the 69th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly where he will deliver a speech and answer questions from parliamentarians.
More information about the event can be found here. For press arrangements for the session, please contact press@nato-pa.int.
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10:05-11:35 (CEST) Address by Deputy Secretary General, followed by Q&A
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Source: US Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff
October 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C, — Joint Staff Spokesperson U.S. Army Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. spoke with United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Antony Radakin today by phone.
The military leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and other items of mutual interest.
The United States and the United Kingdom share a long history of mutual support and cooperation, which are cornerstones of the strong alliance and special relationship between our nations.
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