On Tuesday, August 25, the Cabinet decided to extend the period of membership of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) to two officials in the interior sector – an official of the State Border Guard and the State Police with a special degree of service.
According to the government declaration, Latvia continues to support international efforts to strengthen security and promote stability through participation in UN, EU, OSCE and NATO missions and operations, with up to 30 civilian experts sent annually to participate in international missions.
By letter dated 15 May 2020, the Civilian Operation Commander of the European External Action Service requests the extension of the period of participation of Latvian experts to EUMM Georgia until 15 September and 16 September 2020, due to the current decision of the Government of Georgia on the closure of its borders, the decisions of many European governments regarding the closure of the borders, and the unavailability of flights between Tbilisi and the rest of Europe.
At present, 22 Latvian civilian experts participate in international missions, including:
- The European Union observation mission in Georgia – 8;
- In the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Ukraine, 6;
- On the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine - 8
Prepared by:
Samanta Nalivaiko
Ministry of the Interior
Public Relations Officer
Tel.: 67219082
E-mail: samanta.nalivaiko@iem.gov.lv