Visit of the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff - Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis
Date: (01-06-2016)
The Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis visited the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) on 1 June. He met with Director Colonel Vassil Roussinov, the Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian JFC Commodore Dimitar Yordanov, and CMDR COE Branch Chiefs.
The meeting was part of Admiral Apostolakis’ official three-day visit to the Republic of Bulgaria on the invitation of the Bulgarian Chief of Defence General Konstantin Popov.
During the meeting, Colonel Roussinov presented the concept, vision and mission, as well as the main milestones in the process of firmly establishing the CMDR COE as a focal point in the crisis management and disaster response (CMDR) domain. The Director also briefed Admiral Apostolakis on the progress of the Centre’s Programme of Work (POW 2016) and informed about the different CMDR initiatives in which the Centre takes active part. Furthermore, Colonel Roussinov expressed his appreciation for the contribution and support provided by the Hellenic Republic as one of the Centre’s Sponsoring Nations.
Admiral Apostolakis expressed his content with the CMDR COE’s achievements and reaffirmed the commitment of the Hellenic General Staff to the work of the Centre and to further strengthening cooperation. He highlighted that the Centre has an important role in NATO’s main Crisis Management Exercise (CMX) and that the benefits of this exercise are essential with respect to enhancing the Alliance’s CMDR capabilities.
Finally, he confirmed his personal engagement in the promotion of the CMDR COE’s activities internationally by encouraging NATO Nations and Partners to join and reinforce the CMDR COE as Sponsoring/Contributing Nations.
News
CMDR COE METT in SEEBRIG Disaster Management Course was held at South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) HQ, 14-17 September 2021
» read more
Broadcasting EADRCC Exercise North Macedonia′2021On Sep 20, 2021 - Live from North Macedonia
» read more
Reflecting on Covid-19: Lessons Identified and Ways AheadThe CMDR COE′s first Webinar on the health crisis
» read more
Disaster Relief Operations/Disaster Management course in JordanAnother course from NATO Defense Capability Building Project
» read more
New collaboration agreement signed Cooperation with the Protection and Rescue Directorate of North Macedonia
» read more
Flag of Romania raised at CMDR COEFlag-raising ceremony at CMDR COE for the accession of a new member
» read more
Improving integration: engaging leadership in a discussion on gender perspectivesThe CMDR COE conducted its first Senior Leaders Seminar
» read more
Contribution to Cross-Border Early Warning for Disasters Advanced approach to cross-border fire safety
» read more
Successful Climate Change and Security Course 8-11 JuneUnder the auspicious of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), with the support of the Diplomatic Institute to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
» read more
The CMDR COE Annual Conference on Climate Change Impact to Security Took place in a hybrid mode from 2 to 3 June 2021
» read more
Contribution of CMDR COE to Exercise Belene 2021Appreciation of the CMDR COE efforts to the Exrcise Belene 2021 success.
» read more
Disaster Management Course 24-28 MayRecognizing the increasing role of physical and human induced disasters in contemporary and future security environment, from 24 May to 28 May 2021, CMDR COE conducts Disaster Management Course.
» read more
Pilot Course of Crisis Management in Multilateral FormatA course with the Diplomatic Institute, 11-13 May 2021
» read more
6th May Award CeremonyFor great achievements in service, merits to the defence of the country and in connection with the 6th May – The Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Armed Forces Celebration, the Bulgarian Minister of Defence awarded personnel from CMDR COE.
» read more
6th CMDR COE AnniversaryOn the 31st March 2015 CMDR COE received the official accreditation from the North Atlantic Council and was activated as a NATO military body with international status.
» read more
Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course accomplished its goalsA challenging and constructive 2021 online iteration
» read more
Awarded by the Bulgarian Chief of DefenceIn recognition of the exceptional contribution to Balkan Bridges′2019 Exercise, ADM Emil EFTIMOV awarded COL Orlin NIKOLOV and LTC Valeri TONEV.
» read more
First NATO-certified GFP course for 2021Continuing the enlargement of the Gender Focal Point Community
» read more
Continuous Cooperation with Local AuthoritiesAn initial planning conference for exercise in the town of Belene
» read more
