I was shocked to learn this morning of the passing away of Simon Crean. This is devastating news.
I feel privileged to have worked closely with Simon during my term in Canberra.
He was a true friend of Europe. His demise is an irreparable loss for all who knew him and @EurAusBiz
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
Maritime security is an important pillar of cooperation between 🇴🇲 and 🇳🇱. Thanks @EMASOH_AGENOR flagship of Task Force 474 for visiting Muscat and your briefing to 🇪🇺 MS
@NLinOman @EUintheGCC
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
Excellent exchange w/ Sec. Gen. of Indian Ocean Rim Association @IORAOfficial Salman Al Farisi about potential new areas for cooperation, should the EU become official Dialogue Partner of IORA #oceangovernance #maritimesecurity #climatechange #biodiversity #plasticpollution #IORA
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
#IORIS exercises are crucial for enhancing #cooperation & #informationsharing among maritime stakeholders. By practising & testing procedures, identifying gaps, & enabling greater trust, stakeholders can better detect & respond to #maritimesecurity challenges in the #IndoPacific.
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
#IORIS #SCM2023 is happening this month, 24-25 May.
#IORIS contributes to foster #informatiosharing, enhance #cooperation and #coordination aiming to improve #maritimesecurity in the #IndoPacific region, #strongertogether.
@eu_eeas @expertisefrance @kemenkomarves
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
Family photo of the #IORIS National Conference in the Philippines that represents two years of continuous engagement between @CrimarioII and the #NCWC 🇵🇭
The event is an important milestone for implementing well-structured and guided employment of IORIS in the country.
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
On 16 March, the 🇪🇺@EUinJapan holds the symposium "The role of the European Union in maritime security in the #IndoPacific" at the 🇯🇵Sasakawa Peace Foundation @SPF_PR, promoted by @ESIWA_EU & with the participation of @OpComd_EUNAVFOR & @MichaelPulchEU @eu_eeas @jmsdf_pao_eng
Instructive visit to Yokosuka Naval Base. Insightful exchange with @JMSDF_PAO Vice Admiral Akira Saito and Rear Admiral Erik Eslich, Deputy Commander of the US 7th fleet on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific theatre of operation. @OpComd_EUNAVFOR @eu_eeas
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
Honoured to meet with @jmsdf_pao_eng Fleet Cdr, VADM Saito - 🇯🇵Yokosuka Naval Base. Unique opportunity to express our gratitude for excellent relations at the operational level, share 🇪🇺#EUNAVFOR priorities & challenges, & enhance our interactions at sea @MichaelPulchEU @eu_eeas
Signing ceremony of the “Administrative Arrangement” between @EUNAVFOR Atalanta and #Japan on coordination of anti-piracy exercises. An important step in enhancing security cooperation in the North-Western Indian Ocean @eu_eeas @MofaJapan_en
Productive discussions in Seoul, together with @OpComd_EUNAVFOR Jose Nunez Torrente, on bilateral #maritimesecurity cooperation in NWIO with @MOFAkr_eng and @ROK_MoD. Common outlook on Indo-Pacific a solid platform for concrete activities.
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
During my first visit to ROK, I was pleased to present #OperationAtalanta in person and with HE Amb. @MichaelPulchEU at @MOFAkr_eng, @ROK_MND, the Korea Institute for Defence Analyses-KIDA & the Korea Institute for Military Strategy-KIMS (🇰🇷Seoul) @eu_eeas @ChairmanEUMC
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
@EUinJapan supported by ESIWA with @SPF_PR public symposium:
"The #EU as a Maritime Security Actor in the Indo-Pacific In the context of the 🇪🇺🇯🇵 Strategic Partnership"
16.00~Thur. 16th March
Registration:
spf.org/en/seminar/list/2023…
@EUNAVFOR @MichaelPulchEU @jmsdf_pao_eng 🇪🇺🇯🇵⚓️
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
L'Ambassadrice a souligné l'importance d'un espace maritime libre de toute pression de manière à favoriser les activités portuaires, également à #Djibouti, afin que les principes fondamentaux de liberté de la navigation soient respectés.
Meeting today Vice-Admiral Jose Nunez Torrente @OpComd_EUNAVFOR @EUNAVFOR to review the various areas of co-operation with #CMP in the Indian Ocean & a forthcoming joint mission to Korea and Japan. A very productive agenda to boost #EU #maritimesecurity.
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
'EU must engage closer with the Indo-Pacific, economically, politically & on some security matters'- Ambassador Michael Pulch @MichaelPulchEU, EU's Coordinator for Coordinated Maritime Presence tells Swasti Rao @swasrao.
Watch #ThePrintVideo
bit.ly/3YWB3r3
Recording a podcast on #EU #maritimesecurity and the #CMP initiative for The North Western Indian Ocean with @IDSAIndia researcher and writer Dr Swasti Rao for the reknown Indian ‘The Print’ magazine @ThePrintIndia
Celebrating the foundation day of the @nmfindia National Maritime Foundation with debates on #maritimesecurity trends in the Western Indian Ocean. An excellent opportunity to introduce the #EU #CMP intiative to an expert audience.
Michael Pulch Ambassador, retweeted
On 11 February, the CDR of @French_CSG RADM Christophe Cluzel paid a visit to 🇪🇺#OperationAtalanta FCdr, onboard 🇪🇸#SANTAMARIA. The 🇫🇷 CSG led by the #CharlesDeGaulle was in Associate Support to Atalanta in recent weeks, enhancing #EUNAVFOR's capabilities as #Maritimesecurity
Important meeting to review the opportunities under the #CMP NWIO concept. This initiative promises to further promote bilateral collaboration on #maritimesecurity
VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, DGNO interacted with Amb @MichaelPulchEU, EU’s Senior Coordinator for Coordinated Maritime Presence #14Feb 23 at New Delhi. The discussions highlighted shared commitment for collaborative approach towards effective #maritimesecurity in the global commons.
