Parliament approves sending army personnel to Mali

BELGRADE The Serbian parliament on Wednesday approved sending Serbian Army to Mali as part of an EU mission in the African country. They will take part in the training of military and security forces of Mali. Parliament approves sending army personnel to Mali The decision was backed by 162 MPs. The Serbian army personnel's engagement in the EU mission to Mali was not envisaged under the annual report, which the parliament adopted in February, Beta has reported. However, following the invitation to take part, which came from EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, the government suggested that the initiative be debated urgently. The Defense Ministry earlier described the EU mission to Mali as being of a moderate security risk. The mandate of the EU mission, which will engage up to 13 Serbian Army personnel, is for training the military and security forces of Mali for fighting secessionist and terrorist rebel groups. (Beta) Beta

Parliament approves sending army personnel to Mali

The decision was backed by 162 MPs.

The Serbian army personnel's engagement in the EU mission to Mali was not envisaged under the annual report, which the parliament adopted in February, Beta has reported.

However, following the invitation to take part, which came from EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, the government suggested that the initiative be debated urgently.

The Defense Ministry earlier described the EU mission to Mali as being of a moderate security risk. The mandate of the EU mission, which will engage up to 13 Serbian Army personnel, is for training the military and security forces of Mali for fighting secessionist and terrorist rebel groups.