NSPA to support Takuba Task Force in Mali

Further to France's requirement, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will support one camp in Menaka, in eastern Mali, with capacity for about 500 people. This includes provision of food services, base services (including laundry services and pest control) engineering services and fuel services. To this end, NSPA will deploy personnel by the end of the summer to conduct site management and provide logistical support to operations.

The signing ceremony of the Framework Technical Agreement took place at the NSPA facilities in Capellen, Luxembourg on the 9th of June. NSPA General Manager, Mr Peter Dohmen and NSPA Directors welcomed the French Delegation, led by Air Vice-Marshal Laurent Marboeuf, Head of Joint International Affairs, and other senior representatives from the French Ministry of Defence.

"The signing ceremony is a key milestone after months of teamwork between NSPA and the French Army. We are grateful and honoured for the trust bestowed on the Agency. This an excellent opportunity for the Agency to strengthen its capacity to support NATO allies and partners, wherever is required", confirmed Mr Peter Dohmen.

In the context of the preparations for the post-Barkhane Operation, the Ministry of Armed Forces assured that this cooperation agreement testifies France's commitment to permanently install Task Force TAKUBA in Mali for the benefit of operational cooperation with African partners.