[SPDMM 2023] South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting
From 4th to 6th December, France hosted the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Noumea (New Caledonia). Created in 2013 following an Australian initiative, it is the only ministerial-level defence and security forum in the South Pacific. This dialogue and exchange platform fosters the co-ordination of actions against security threats in the area.
Countries represented, security stakes and present forces: read our file about the 2023 edition marking the 10th anniversary of this summit.
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.
[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.
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.
[SPDMM 2023] HADR “Tonga assist”: “Embarking as much freight as possible and unloading it very quickly”
France, as an Indopacific nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of a natural disaster. In 2022, Lieutenant-Commander Romain led a humanitarian relief mission in the Tonga islands after a volcanic eruption. Discussion.
[SPDMM 2023] Croix du Sud, training for post-disaster crisis management
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.
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