(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 20. The EU is
launching the civilian mission in Armenia (EU Mission in Armenia /
EUMA) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) today,
trend reports,
citing the European Council.
The EUMA was formally established by the Council on January 23,
2023, to ensure the situation and promote stability on the
Armenian-Azerbaijani border on the Armenian side, and assist
normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan
According to the European Commission, the exclusively civilian
staff of the EUMA will include 100 members, with around 50 unarmed
observers.
EEAS Managing Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct
Capability (CPCC) Stefano Tomat will serve as the Civilian
Operation Commander, while Markus Ritter will serve as the Head of
Mission.
Meanwhile, the mission's initial mandate will last for two
years.
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