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Minister of Defence: @Yuriko_Backes
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https://defense.gouvernement.lu/fr.html 08-11-2021 17:05:20
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Glad to meet again with Irene Fellin - NATO SGSR for WPS, NATO SG’s Special Rep. for Women, Peace and Security, an Agenda that is as relevant and important as ever. Promoting meaningful and equal participation of women in the security sector remains vital in achieving sustainable peace & security.


Minister Yuriko Backes received Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE in Luxembourg. They discussed the outcomes of yesterday’s Defence Ministers Meeting, the new ambitious capability targets & the upcoming The Hague Summit. #WeAreNATO


It was a pleasure to visit #Luxembourg and Lëtzebuerger Arméi with the #NATOMC this week. 🇱🇺 is a valuable Ally at the forefront of #NATO’s #Innovation agenda. The visit highlighted 🇱🇺's contributions to NATO in cyber, space, and strategic mobility, as highlighted in my meeting



In Kosovo, Lëtzebuerger Arméi is leading a #Benelux Air Surveillance deployment of 7 🇱🇺, 5 🇧🇪 & 1 🇳🇱 soldiers, contributing to a safe and secure environment. I am looking forward to visiting them early July. NATO Kosovo Force - KFOR NATO Direction de la défense Belgian Defence Ministry of Defence

Visite du Comité militaire au 🇱🇺 : le Admiral Giuseppe CAVO DRAGONE et la ministre de la Défense, Yuriko Backes, évoquent le cyber, l’espace et la mobilité militaire. « Le Luxembourg est un Allié précieux. Son rôle dans l’action de l’OTAN en matière d’innovation est crucial. » — Am. Cavo Dragone



At the Paris Air Show, where Luxembourg is showcasing its national pavilion, Yuriko Backes, reaffirmed the country's strong commitment to security & defence with the launch of the 4th edition of the Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence catalogue.


Entrevue bilatérale avec mon homologue 🇫🇷 Sébastien Lecornu au Paris Air Show. Discussion très productive sur le prochain Sommet de l’OTAN, la collaboration dans le domaine Terre #Scorpion et exploration de coopération future dans les domaines espace et défense sol-air. 🤝


Déjeuner de travail avec mon homologue Luxembourgeoise Yuriko Backes Échanges autour de notre coopération dans le domaine de l'armement terrestre après le choix du Luxembourg de rejoindre le partenariat franco-belge Capacité motorisée (CaMo) et d’acquérir des véhicules Griffons


At the Women’s Leadership in Aerospace & Defence event by Premier Cercle® Minister of Defence & Minister of Gender Equality and Diversity Yuriko Backes emphasised the importance of the full, equal & meaningful participation of women to tackle current & future security challenges.


Paving the way for #AI in Defence! MoD Yuriko Backes and Mistral AI signed a contract, in the framework of a strategic partnership, to enable collaboration between Mistral AI and the Lëtzebuerger Arméi to further integrate cutting-edge AI tools into the Armed Forces’ activities.


Thank you Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairperson of the Parliament of Ukraine, for your visit to Luxembourg. Luxembourg will continue to stand with Ukraine. Recently we raised our military support for 2025 by 50% to €120 million. Our highest annual contribution so far. 🇺🇦🤝🇱🇺


Met with Yuriko Backes, Minister for Defence, Mobility and Public Works, Gender Equality and Diversity of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Informed the Minister about the tragic consequences of another overnight russian attack: more than 30 missiles and over 400 drones targeting
