International and Regional Cooperation with focus on Euroatlantic Integration Pillar

One of RACVIAC's main purposes is to enhance ties among the states of South East Europe through regional cooperation. To accomplish this the main role of the International and Regional Cooperation with focus on Euroatlantic Integration Pillar is to promote regular dialogue and cooperation within SEE region by organising Conferences, Panels, Seminars, Workshops or Meetings for regional exchanges on the implementation of arms control agreements, allowing states to share their experiences in this forum. In that aim International and Regional Cooperation with focus on Euroatlantic Integration Pillar aim to increase transparency, cooperation and confidence among the region countries.

Regional exchanges will not replace other forums and meetings to discuss implementation according to the appropriate treaties, agreements and arrangements not limited to the region, but should enhance the contributions made by SEE region´s states. The events conducted by this division will also cover national steps necessary for the development of national legislation and/or the implementation of regulations for armed forces, as well as making appropriate budgetary adjustments.

   
One of lecturers on Conflict Prevention seminar was Prof. John KRIENDLER from George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, RACVIAC Centre 13th October 2008   Director of RACVIAC Ambassador Nedžad Hadžimusić handover certificate to PhD Zoran Jeftić, State Secretary in Ministry of Defence Republic of Serbia, for participation on seminar Promoting Southeast Europe – NATO Integration held in RACVIAC Centre on 5th November 2008   Coordination meeting on Regional Security Cooperation Initiatives in SEE – Synergy and Regional Ownership was held in RACVIAC Centre on 4th December 2008

The above mentioned International and Regional Cooperation with focus on Euroatlantic Integration Pillar activities are done through a number of lectures from experts in each chosen topic, followed by working groups and panel discussions, where participants can discuss problems and share experiences, thoughts and views openly and frankly.

Major topics include the following:

  • Regional Security & Regional Ownership
  • Counter Terrorism through Regional and International Security Cooperation
  • Assessment of Current Regional Security Situation in SEE
  • Parliamentary Oversight over the Security Sector
  • OSCE Contribution to Regional Security in SEE
  • Promote SEE Euro-Atlantic Integration
  • Regional Co-operation Council’s Impact on Regional Security Cooperation in SEE
  • Conflict prevention
  • UN SC Resolution 1540

 

     
Col Ömer Faruk BAŞTŰRK, TR, Programme Manager for International and Regional Cooperation with focus on Euroatlantic Integration Pillar   LtCol Ioannis PAPAVASILEIOU, GR, Subject Matter Expert on European Security and Defence Policy   Maj Dobrislav BILOŠ, BA, Subject Matter Expert on Counter Terrorism   Mr Milan JANIĆIJEVIĆ, MK, Subject Matter Expert on Integrity Building