1. DL 1 Croatia’s International Defence Cooperation Overview SEEC Conference, Skopje 2005 International Defence Cooperation Department June 2005 Republic of CroatiaMinistry of Defence

2. DL 2 Overview National Security and Defense Policy International Engagement ­Bilateral, Multilateral, Regional Initiatives, Arms Control, PSO/PKO Future Challenges Requirements and proposals for cooperation

3. DL 3 National Security & Defense Policy Sovereignity, independence and territorial integrity Democracy, democratic principles & rule of law Economic and social well-being of all citizens Peaceful and secure international surroundings Protection of ecological environment Promotion of cultural and national identity Croatia’s National Security Strategy (2002) National Interests

4. DL 4 National Security & Defense Policy Basic Policy Orientation NATO & EU integration (including ESDI/ESDP) Relations with neighbours & regional cooperation Participation in respective international organizations Arms control & CSBMs Active contributions to international peace & security (PSO/PKO, Humanitarian OPS, etc.) Self-defense capabilities Internal security efforts Croatia’s National Security Strategy (2002)

5. DL 5 International Engagement BilateralRelations RegionalInitiatives PSO/PKO & Hum. Ops. ArmsControl CSBMs MultilateralRelations MultinationalFormations CommonActions International Peace, Stability&Security

6. DL 6 Bilateral Defense Relations Promotes cooperation, understanding & trust (transparency) Builds friendships and long-term ties/relationships Priority on neighbours & region, NATO & EU countries & strategic partners Military attaches 15 MA/27 countries 31 MA accredited in Zagreb International Engagement

7. DL 7 Multilateral Organizations Croatia is a member of: UN, OSCE, EAPC/PfP, Council of Europe International Engagement UN OSCE EU NATO PfP

8. DL 8 North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) Most effective international mechanism for promoting Croatia’s national interests ­Article V security guarantees ­Cooperative security mechanism ­Security community (norms, ideals & values) ­Strengthens capabilities ­Economic dimension ­Public & political support International Engagement

9. DL 9 NATO & Partnership for Peace (PfP) PfP - best international mechanism for promoting Croatia’s security & foreign policy at the moment Interoperability with NATO - driving force IPP (seminars, conferences, courses, workshops, exercises and other opportunities) PARP & Partnership Goals (48) Intensified dialogue, “19+1”, security consultations with NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) & Annual National Program (ANP) International Engagement

10. DL 10 NATO/PfP Force Commitments International Engagement Motorised light infantry company Military police platoon De-mining platoon Engineering platoon NBC defense platoon Two medical support teams Two transport/utility helicopters

11. DL 11 European Union (EU) EU is a national priority & strategic objective Stabilization & Association Agreement with EU (2001) Developing EU standards (legislation, domestic affairs, economy, trade policy) International Engagement

12. DL 12 International Engagement Committment to international peace – both a consitutional and strategic obligation From host (UNPROFOR, UNCRO, UNMOP, etc.) to contributor of PKO Stand-by arrangement IMOC -International Military Operation Center (international MILOB’s courses, exchange of instructors) PSO/PKO

13. DL 13 International Engagement UNAMSIL - Sierra Leone (from Sept 1999)UNAMSIL - Sierra Leone (from Sept 1999) UNMEE -Ethiopia/Eritrea (2001)UNMEE -Ethiopia/Eritrea (2001) UNMOGIP - India/Pakistan (2002)UNMOGIP - India/Pakistan (2002) MINURSO - Western Sahara (2002)MINURSO - Western Sahara (2002) UNMIL – Liberia (2003)UNMIL – Liberia (2003) UNOCI – Cote d’ Ivoire (2004)UNOCI – Cote d’ Ivoire (2004) UNFICYP – Cyprus (2004)UNFICYP – Cyprus (2004) MINUSTAH – Haiti (2004)MINUSTAH – Haiti (2004) UNOMIG – Georgia (2005)UNOMIG – Georgia (2005) UNMISUD – Sudan (2005)UNMISUD – Sudan (2005) ­(ISAF) Military Police Platoon in Afganistan (2003) PSO/PKO

14. DL 14 Arms Control Arms Control Department in MOD ­arms control policy ­info. exchanges, evaluations, inspections & visits AEMI based on Vienna Document 99 (OSCE) Sub-Regional Agreement on Arms Control Article IV & V of Dayton Agreement UN Register Open Skies & CFE Treaty Stability Pact for SEERACVIAC (Stability Pact for SEE) International Engagement

15. DL 15 Regional Initiatives CENCOOP Quadrilaterale SEDM SEECP US-Adriatic Charter (A3) Adriatic – Ionian Initiative NATO’s Southeast Europe InitiativeNATO’s Southeast Europe Initiative (SEEI) –SEEGROUP, SEECAP Stability Pact for SEEStability Pact for SEE –RACVIAC – arms control SEE Clearinghouse International Engagement

16. DL 16 Position of RoC in regional cooperation Priorities are acceeding to NATO and integrating into the EU Participation of RoC in projects aimed at bringing defence organisation in line with NATO standards Creating a well balanced regional defence and security cooperation approach, in line with the RoC’s multiregional identity Active contribution to all forums/initiatives in which RoC has membership status International Engagement

17. DL 17 Position of RoC in regional cooperation (II) Enhancing the importance of the US Adriatic Charter and RACVIAC, and strengthening the scope of cooperation within these regional security forums Support and assistance to regional aspirants (B&H, S&M) in their efforts to meet requirements for joining PfP and Euro-Atlantic integrations Contribute towards efforts against common threats, such as: - terrorism - proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) - organised crime International Engagement

18. DL 18 Future Challenges Success of overall defense reforms Economic development & national budget constraints International engagement also requires human resources, information technology & time Complexities of multi-national efforts Achieveing NATO & EU membership

19. DL 19 Main priorities and objectives Defence cooperation proposals and requirements Preparation for participation in PSO Reintegration of separated personal into civilian life Humanitarian demining – possibility to engage croatian expertize in other countires/ financial assistance to RoC in mine clearance in RoC Establishing the Recruitment Centre in RC

20. DL 20 Main priorities and objectives Defence cooperation proposals and requirements (II) Development of HNS (Host Nation Support) concept with emphases on ‘Catalogue of capabilities’ Exchange of experiences in area of civil defence with emphases on civil crisis planning and civil - military crisis planning Training of joint military medicine team of A-3 countires for participation in the ISAF (interoperability with NATO standards)

21. DL 21 International assistance most needed Breeding and training of Military Police working dogs Medical equipment for Role 1 Facility Training of the transition advisers Transition counsellors training and employment project Main priorities and objectives

22. DL 22 International assistance most needed (II) IBM system and network administrator education E-bussiness developer education European computer driving licence - ECDL education Industrial Demilitarization of ammunition Main priorities and objectives

23. DL 23 Thank you for your attention!