Mediterranean Dialogue
The Mediterranean Dialogue, first launched in 1994 is a forum of cooperation between NATO and seven countries of the Mediterranean with the aim of contributing to regional security and stability by achieving mutual understanding and dispelling misconceptions about NATO among Dialogue countries. The Dialogue reflects NATO's view that security in Europe is tied to the security and stability in the Mediterranean. It also reinforces and compliments the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and the OSCE's Mediterranean Initiative.
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Members
The Dialogue initially started with five countries but has added two more over time. No future memberships are planned.
- Algeria (joined in 2000 March)
- Egypt (joined in 1995 February)
- Israel (joined in 1995 February)
- Jordan (joined in 1995 November)
- Mauritania (joined in 1995 February)
- Morocco (joined in 1995 February)
- Tunisia (joined in 1995 February)
Individual Cooperation Programme (ICP)
On 16 October 2006, NATO and Israel finalised the first ever Individual Cooperation Programme (ICP)[1] under the enhanced Mediterranean Dialogue, where Israel will be contributing to the NATO maritime Operation Active Endeavour. The ICP covers many areas of common interest, such as the fight against terrorism and joint military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea.[2]
NATO expects further ICP agreements to be signed with additional Mediterranean Dialogue member states in the future.
References
See also
- Istanbul Cooperation Initiative
- North Atlantic Council
- Partnership for Peace
- Union for the Mediterranean