MAOC-N welcomed a FRONTEX delegation to its headquarters in Lisbon to discuss practical ways of strengthening operational cooperation in the maritime domain.
The delegation included FRONTEX’s Director of the Operations Management Division, the Head of the Contingent Management Unit, and the Contingent Commander C5.
The meeting focused on identifying concrete areas for closer collaboration, particularly through enhanced information sharing, improved maritime situational awareness, and closer operational coordination in support of Member States’ efforts to combat maritime drug trafficking.
Both organisations also discussed establishing more structured cooperation, including regular exchanges between operational teams, the sharing of expertise and best practices, and exploring opportunities to support one another during maritime operations where their respective mandates and capabilities complement each other.
The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of MAOC-N and FRONTEX to strengthening operational cooperation and delivering a more coordinated response to organised crime in the maritime domain.
