Germany and Lithuania signed the plan to deploy thousands of German troops in this country

– International news – Tasnim News Agency German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his counterpart, Arvidas Anoushauskas, were quoted by the German “De Sight” publication. Lithuanians signed a plan to deploy about 5,000 German soldiers in Lithuania. This news was announced by the German Federal Ministry of Defense. The document forms the basis for the deployment of the unit, which is expected to reach full operational capability by the end of 2027.

Pistorius spoke of a “historic moment”. He said in Vilnius that this is a “turning point” for both the country and himself.

The German Ministry of Defense announced that the brigade will consist of about 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian employees. They will be located in Rudninkai and Rokla, near the two big cities of Vilnius and Kaunas. “Pistorius” spoke of new territory for the German army. Never before have so many soldiers and their civilian relatives been permanently stationed abroad. Germany’s defense minister said: “In the past, there have always been temporary and rotating deployments.

The ministry announced that a command team will begin work in Lithuania next year. By the end of 2024, this team is expected to expand to a headquarters. In 2025, the Lithuanian brigade will officially enter service with a deployment call.

With this combat-ready brigade, we are assuming leadership here in the alliance and on NATO’s eastern flank, Pistorius said. we take. In June, Pistorius announced the permanent transfer of German army soldiers to this NATO partner country. According to the German Ministry of Defense, here the issue of deterrence against Russia and the protection of the territory of the NATO military alliance is raised. The Lithuanian Defense Minister also spoke of a historic decision for Lithuania and Germany, which significantly increases the defense potential. strengthens According to him, this long-term German commitment will also increase the deterrence and collective defense capability of NATO. Lithuania’s defense minister said that Russia’s aggressive policy is the biggest threat to us: we must be ready for anything.

Lithuania will provide the necessary military and civilian infrastructure for soldiers and their families to deploy. “We will work together to ensure that they have access to education, health and other services in their mother tongue,” said the Lithuanian defense minister. It should also be ensured that the relatives of these forces can integrate into the Lithuanian labor market. He emphasized: He is sure that German soldiers and their families will soon become an integral part of our society.

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