Belmopan. January 11, 2022. 10:10 a.m.
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security informs the public of the National Security Council’s directive to develop the latest iteration of the National Security and Defence Strategy (NSDS) 2022-2027.
The Office of the Chief of Defence Staff within the ministry is tasked to coordinate the process. Stakeholder consultations will commence soon and include key elements of the security forces, relevant government partners, the private sector, and non-governmental and civil society organizations.
The strategic review and development of the NSDS is a periodic and necessary process that is being facilitated by the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies through the United States Embassy in Belize.
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security remains committed to the safety and security of all Belizeans.
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