Ukraine participates in the NATO Reserve Officers Forum, fostering new opportunities and the exchange of experience

Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Brigadier General of Justice Serhii Melnyk, attended the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) Forum in Gummersbach, Germany. 

The theme of the event is "Public Resilience." The Forum is held within the framework of cooperation among NATO member states.

The participants discussed key issues, including training Reserve Forces and developing a national resistance system. The President of CIOR and the Confederation's leadership highly commended Ukraine's efforts in establishing an effective national resistance system, implemented with the involvement of the Ministry of Defence, civil society, and local authorities.

“Ukraine's participation in the Confederation opens up numerous new opportunities for our country. CIOR conducts training and exercises designed to address modern challenges, such as hybrid warfare and cyberattacks. Furthermore, the organization facilitates joint training, competitions, and the exchange of expertise among reserve officers from allied countries under NATO command,” noted Serhii Melnyk.

During the Forum, special attention was given to Ukraine's practical experience in strengthening national resistance. As a combatant, the Deputy Minister of Defence shared his expertise in organizing defense, national resistance, and the collaboration between the Armed Forces of Ukraine, civil society, and local governance.

“Ukraine is fighting not only for its freedom but also for the shared values of the democratic world. Military, humanitarian, and financial assistance from international partners became possible due to the determination and unity of the Ukrainian people and their capacity for resistance,” added Serhii Melnyk.

Reference information: CIOR is the world's largest organization of its kind, bringing together 1.3 million reserve officers from NATO member states. The organization is affiliated with the Alliance (serving as its advisory body) and focuses on enhancing the role and capabilities of Reserve Forces within NATO to bolster international security.