Mr. Evert G.J. Somer gave his remarks related to the Smart Defense. As part of his presentation there was highlight on the importance of:

• Improvements in development and delivery of capabilities;

• In support of the mission;

• prioritize on what nations need;

• consult on changes in national plans; and

• Mutual benefits.

Further more in the discussions there was relations to the Regional approach and proposal to: Identify joint actions that can reduce the shared risks; and Multinational – regional disaster reduction platform. Mr. Somer also in the spirit of Smart Regional approach suggested that it's most important to define the mission – project that the Nations want to undertake together and that there is need of undertaking joint risk assessment for that mission – project (as appropriate).

He stressed out that in the basis of that risk assessment Nations should:

• developed a global plan;

• Estimate resources needed;

• identify existing resources;

• Training and exercises;

• consider joint capabilities.