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[SPDMM 2023] Working together against hybrid threats in the South Pacific

The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) ended on 6th December in Nouméa. What where the stakes of the debates? Three round tables – “analysing”, “anticipating” and “operating” – were organized over two days to discuss topics of common interest. Explanations.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] Croix du Sud, training for post-disaster crisis management

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster. On this occasion, let’s make a flashback on Croix du Sud 2023, an exercise aimed at training our forces and that of our partners for post-natural disaster crisis management and humanitarian assistance.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] HADR “Tonga assist”: “Embarking as much freight as possible and unloading it very quickly”

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minster, Sébastien Lecornu, welcomes the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SDPMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster. In 2022, Lieutenant-Commander Romain thus led an HADR mission in the Tonga islands after a volcanic eruption. Discussion.

January 08, 2024

What is SPDMM ?

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa (New Caledonia). Who participates in this summit? What are the stakes? Explanations.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] What commitments for the Member States ?

The 8th Regional South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Summit, chaired by Sébastien Lecornu, ended with the signature of a Statement of Intent. The seven Member States have committed themselves to reinforce their co-operation and their co-ordination around four major stakes. Explanations.

January 05, 2024