The German Bundestag has extended the participation of its Armed Forces in NATO’s maritime security operation “Sea Guardian” in the Mediterranean Sea for another year.
Sea-news.az reports that the new mandate will remain in force until November 30, 2027.
The maximum number of German military personnel participating in the operation has been set at 400. The primary objective of this mission, which the German Armed Forces joined in 2016, is maritime situational awareness in the Mediterranean Sea, early detection of terrorist threats, and preventing arms smuggling by sea. Within the framework of the mission, suspicious vessels may be inspected and, if necessary, detained and diverted.
Germany plans to strengthen cooperation with NATO allies and partners along the southern shore of the Mediterranean, as well as expand coordination with the EU’s Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
