FANC-Veivukei 25: France-Fidji Cooperation for Humanitarian Assistance

Led from the overseas support. Moreover, assistance building (BSAOM) Of Entrecasteauxthis exercise aimed to strengthen the capacity of Fijians to intervene quickly and independently in the event of a natural disaster, in particular thanks to the skills acquired within the framework of the Pacific Academy. Nevertheless,

On a scenario simulating a cyclone. Moreover, the exercise made it possible to deploy civil and military means for the assessment of infrastructure, medical evacuations and emergency emergency delivery. Meanwhile, The boats of Of Entrecasteaux have facilitated inter-island operations. supported by a military nurse and a Delegation of the Fijian Red Cross.

The island environment has tested the logistics coordination capacities of the participants. The exercise was praised for the quality of interactions with local populations. has demonstrated the high interoperability between the FANCs and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), confirming the importance of fanc-veivukei 25: france-fidji cooperation humanitarian a regional humanitarian response.

The armed forces in New Caledonia

The armed forces in New Caledonia (FANC) allow France to have a. permanent military presence in the South Pacific Ocean in order to protect French interests in the region. As such, they maintain the military partnerships of France in this area of strategic interest. With more than 1,450 soldiers, the FANCs provide regular support to missions relating to the action of the State at sea. They have an intervention capacity to deal with a security or climate crisis affecting the area. The FANCs regularly share their expertise in the field of assistance to populations victims of natural disasters. or maritime security with security and defense forces of partner countries of the South Pacific.