Skopje, eLearning module, August- September 2016

Brussels, Orientation Course, 5-9 September, 2016

Sarajevo, Reflection Seminar, 3-6 October, 2016

A representative of the Directorate for Security of Classified information attended the 10th CSDP Training Programme for SAP Partners 2016, organized under the auspices of the TAIEX instrument of the European Commission. The three-modular training programme, supported by the European Security and Defence College, had an overall objective to provide training to representatives from the Western Balkans’ state institutions in the area of the European Security and Defence Policy. By nominating experienced representatives for this specific comprehensive training programme, the Directorate continues to build its institutional human resources capacities and remains fully committed to creating professional state servants with high level of knowledge of CFSP/CSDP issues.

Skopje, September-October 2016

Within the Twinning Project MK 10 IPA OT 02 04 “Further Strengthening of the Organizational and Institutional Capacities for the EU Integration Process”, representatives of the Directorate for Security of Classified Information participated in a training series related to the EU integration. According to the Secretariat of European Affairs’ plan and organization, the training series was carried out by experts coming from Croatia, Poland and Germany, as well as from the Secretariat of European Affairs and the Legislative Secretariat from Macedonia.

Podgorica, 29 September 2016

The Sixth Conference of the South East European National Security Authorities (SEENSA) took place on 29 September 2016 in Podgorica, Republic of Montenegro. The conference that was co-chaired by the RCC Secretary General, Mr. Goran Svilanovic, was attended by delegations of the National Security Authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Kosovo, Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Montenegro, Romania, Republic of Slovenia and Republic of Serbia.

Rome, 27-29 September 2016

In the period from 27-29 September 2016 three representatives of the Directorate for Security of Classified Information accomplished a study visit to the National Security Authority of the Italian Republic. The visit was supported by the European Commission TAIEX instrument. The aim of the study visit was to exchange experiences and obtain new knowledge related to physical security of classified information and security accreditation of the communication and information systems processing classified information.

Tallinn, 27-29 September 2016

In the period from 23-25 August 2016, with the support of the European Commission TAIEX instrument, a study visit to the National Security Authority of the Republic of Estonia was accomplished by three representatives of the Directorate for Security of Classified Information. The aim of the study visit was to exchange experiences and obtain new knowledge related to cyber security, with an emphasis on the legal framework, the model of practical regional and international cooperation, as well as on the lessons learned and the applicable solutions for handling of emerging challenges.

Skopje, August 4, 2016

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Macedonia and the Government of Romania on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on August 4, 2016 in Bucharest, Romania.
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, the Agreement was signed by Mr. Aleksandar Nacev, Ph.D., Director of the Directorate for Security of Classified Information, and on behalf of the Government of Romania, the Agreement was signed by Mr. Marius Petrescu, PhD, Director General of the National Registry Office for Classified Information. The signing ceremony of the agreement was also attended by Mr. Pande Lazarevski, Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to Romania.
During the meeting, the focus of the discussions was put on the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and on the new possibilities for cooperation in more sensitive areas provided by the signed agreement.

Skopje, 14-16 June 2016

In the period from 14 to 16 June 2016, representatives of the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information (NSA) of the Republic of Slovenia visited Skopje in an expert mission, supported by the TAIEX instrument of the European Commission.
The aim of the expert mission was passing on the Slovenian knowledge and lessons learnt from the field of the industrial security, obtained in the framework of the EU and NATO membership, and exchange of the experiences of the both countries related to the vetting procedures of the legal entities, issuing Facility Security Clearances to companies participating in classified tenders, security awareness activities, as well as to other industrial security related issues. Throughout the working sessions discussions were led on case studies and possible solutions to the challenges that both countries face concerning the current regulations, security procedures and inspection supervision related to the industrial security of classified information.

Skopje, May 27, 2016

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Macedonia and the Government of the Italian Republic on Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on May 27, 2016 in Skopje.
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, the Agreement was signed by the Minister of foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikola Poposk, and on behalf of the Government of the Italian Republic, the Agreement was signed by H.E. Mr. Ernesto Masimino Beleli. At the meeting, the bilateral relations between the two countries were assessed to be a reflection of mutual respect and friendship and it was acknowledged that the relations between Macedonia and Italy have been continually developing in the past two decades.

Skopje, May 5, 2016

Upon invitation of the director of the Directorate of Security of Classified Information (DSCI), a bilateral director level meeting was held at the DSCI facility on May 5, 2016 with the representatives of National Security Authority of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.
The aim of the meeting was mutual introduction and determining the need for entering into an agreement in the field of security of classified information between the governments of the two countries. The emphasis was put on the organizational set-up, the structure and the competencies of the services in the both countries, as well as on the possibility to have bilateral negotiations for signing an agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information in the first half of the coming year.
The Luxembourgian delegation gave a short demonstration of the new concept of the electronic system for handing classified information up to level Restricted with fully implemented security measures and a selective access which was designed for the requirements of the Luxembourg EU presidency.

Brussels, 18-21 April 2016

A representative of the Directorate for Security of Classified Information was part of the group that accomplished the study visit to Brussels in the period from 18 to 21 April 2016. The visit, organized by the European Affairs (SEA), was the second phase of the training on Common Foreign and Security Policy and Cyber Security – Program 5: CFSP and cyber security.
The training was organized in the framework of the fifth cycle of the Norwegian training project Sustainable EU Training and Education System, aimed at enhancing the analytical capacities of the working groups for the drafting the NPAA, in preparation of the first phase of the negotiations (acquis analytical review).
The aim of the training/study visit was enhancing the analytical capacities and advancing the knowledge in the CFSP and cyber security through immediate introduction to the EU institutions and through discussions with foreign speakers and experts on current topics and issues of interest to the Euro-integration processes of the Republic of Macedonia.