Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
The challenges facing the EU's security and resilience are becoming increasingly complex and dynamic. A group of actors is constantly testing our resilience, seeking to exploit the openness, interdependence and interdependence of our societies and economies. This was stated in a joint statement issued by the European Union and NATO following the announcement of the formation of the Joint Working Group, and added the statement, which was issued in Brussels, "

The weaponization of energy and acts of sabotage against Nord Stream gas pipelines have increased interest in ensuring the resilience of our critical infrastructure. Against this background, it is essential for both the EU and NATO to support efforts to strengthen national and collective resilience against threats to our critical infrastructure.

The European Union and NATO are uniting today to strengthen existing cooperation by launching an EU-NATO Task Force on Resilience of Critical Infrastructure to Enhance Our Common Security. This working group was announced jointly by President von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg on January 11, 2023.

President von der Leyen said: “We must strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructure to always be prepared. Today we successfully launched the first meeting of the Working Group on Resilient Critical Infrastructure. Senior EU and NATO experts will work side by side to identify the main threats to our critical infrastructure and work on the responses.”

The EU and NATO will share best practices, promote common situational awareness, and develop key principles for improving resilience including mitigation measures and remedial actions. The task force will cover four sectors at this stage: energy, digital infrastructure, transportation and space. The Task Force is between EU and NATO staff and will be created within the framework of the EU-NATO Structured Dialogue on Resilience.

Only by working together can we confront those who seek to undermine our security, and ensure that our critical infrastructure remains robust and reliable in the face of evolving threats.