Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United Nations for the Provision of Mutual Support in the context of their respective missions and operations in the field

Summary:

Agreement setting out the framework for the provision of mutual logistic, administrative and security support by UN Missions and EU Operations engaged in crisis and post-conflict situations in the field.

Further information:

A Joint Statement on UN-EU Cooperation in Crisis Management signed in June 2007 reaffirms the determination to enhance mutual cooperation and coordination in the area of crisis management, including through the establishment of specific coordination and cooperation mechanisms for crisis and post-conflict situations where the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) are engaged. Both sides therefore agreed to establish a framework agreement for the mutual provision of logistic, administrative and security support by United Nations peace operations and political missions and European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military and civilian crisis management operations engaged in crisis and post-conflict situations in the field.

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United Nations: UN Peace Keeping: News, 29/09/2020: UN and EU sign agreement to enhance cooperation and strengthen response in peace operations https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/un-and-eu-sign-agreement-to-enhance-cooperation-and-strengthen-response-peace-operations

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