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Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement signed
Belgrade,
8 November 2006
Serbian Minister of Defence Zoran Stankovic and Deputy Commander of the US European Command William Ward today signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA).
William Ward, left, and Zoran Stankovic
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The Agreement regulates exchange of goods and services and strengthens cooperation in military exercises, peace and humanitarian missions.
After the signing of the Agreement, Ward said that it is one step forward in the improvement of military cooperation. Stankovic said that this document enhances ability for joint operations and enables better interchange of logistic support.
The Serbian Minister of Defence pointed out that Serbia's interest is to have an army that will be professional and integrated into NATO, and a guarantor of stability in the region. He expressed hope that Serbia will be invited to join the Partnership for Peace at the upcoming NATO summit that will be held in Riga on November 28 and 29.
Serbia wants to become a member of the Partnership for Peace as soon as possible. In terms of professionalism, we have met the criterion prescribed. The decision on membership will be reached in line with our readiness to fulfill political criteria and international obligations. We hope we will be invited because that would be a great incentive to reforms and a clear confirmation of Serbia's Euro-Atlantic future, Stankovic said.
ACSA is the third important military agreement which the US has signed with Serbia in 2006. The previous two are agreements on non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
Minister Stankovic confirmed that the fourth agreement is in preparation, and it will deal with security cooperation.
During today's visit to Serbia, Ward talked with representative of the Serbian Chief of Staff Zdravko Panos. He will also visit the special brigade of the Serbian Army in Pancevo.
After the signing of the Agreement, Ward said that it is one step forward in the improvement of military cooperation. Stankovic said that this document enhances ability for joint operations and enables better interchange of logistic support.
The Serbian Minister of Defence pointed out that Serbia's interest is to have an army that will be professional and integrated into NATO, and a guarantor of stability in the region. He expressed hope that Serbia will be invited to join the Partnership for Peace at the upcoming NATO summit that will be held in Riga on November 28 and 29.
Serbia wants to become a member of the Partnership for Peace as soon as possible. In terms of professionalism, we have met the criterion prescribed. The decision on membership will be reached in line with our readiness to fulfill political criteria and international obligations. We hope we will be invited because that would be a great incentive to reforms and a clear confirmation of Serbia's Euro-Atlantic future, Stankovic said.
ACSA is the third important military agreement which the US has signed with Serbia in 2006. The previous two are agreements on non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
Minister Stankovic confirmed that the fourth agreement is in preparation, and it will deal with security cooperation.
During today's visit to Serbia, Ward talked with representative of the Serbian Chief of Staff Zdravko Panos. He will also visit the special brigade of the Serbian Army in Pancevo.
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