The Council of Ministers has approved this Tuesday at its ordinary meeting an agreement authorizing the application of the Contingency Fund intended to finance credit modifications for a total amount of 332,538,320.04 euros to cover expenses caused by the participation of the Spanish Armed Forces in peacekeeping operations.

The different missions in which the Spanish Armed Forces participate meet the three main objectives: to provide stability and security; fight terrorism; and deter and defend allied territory.

As explained by the Government, in order to make these strategic objectives effective, by Agreement of the Council of Ministers of December 20, 2022, a series of agreements were adopted.

Thus, in some cases the authorization for the participation of the Spanish Armed Forces and Civil Guard in a series of operations outside the national territory was extended until December 31, 2023.. In addition, participation in a series of missions for the deterrence and defense of the Euro-Atlantic area has been authorized..

Participation in the NATO maritime security operation in the Mediterranean 'Sea Guardian' has also been authorized and short-term deployments of the Military Emergency Unit and various groups of Air Forces and other means of projection have been authorized, in situations of serious risk, catastrophe, calamity or other needs, support for EU or UN actions.

On the other hand, the authorization for the deployment of observers, military monitors, military liaison officers and military advisers has also been extended until December 31, 2023, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, to contribute to certain humanitarian aid missions, peace operations and crisis management carried out by international organizations to which Spain belongs.