The time of service for Raimonds Deičmanis and Eva Ikauniece has been extended until 2 June 2021, and for Raimonds Koptenkovs and Oskars Kastēns until 31 June 2021. Nine Latvian civilian experts are currently serving on this mission.
The EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) was established in 2014 to provide advisory support for Ukraine in the field of civil security sector reforms, and it is important for the mission to also deliver on its goals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Latvia joined EUAM Ukraine in 2015.
The Cabinet @Brivibas36 extended the posting of 4 ??Latvian civilian experts at the ??EU mission in ??Ukraine. The support we are offering ?? for implementation of civil security sector reforms will be continued also during #COVID19 ➡ https://t.co/2V3E8eo0A3 pic.twitter.com/lp0R2Zt3Lf
— Latvian MFA (@Latvian_MFA) April 7, 2020
The EUAM provides strategic advice to the Ukrainian authorities both at the central and regional level on the development of civilian security strategies and hands-on support for the implementation of specific reform measures. The mission also offers advice on the reorganisation and restructuring of agencies in Ukraine’s civilian security sector.
Currently, 25 European Union Member States and Canada are contributing to the EU Advisory Mission.
Candidates for EU missions are selected by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
There are 24 civilian experts from Latvia currently serving on international missions. Nine of them are taking part in the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine, eight in the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, and seven in the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
