The participation of the President of the Central African Republic and several ministers next to high-level representatives of the UN organisations and the diplomatic corps in Bangui testifies to the importance of the EU Advisory Mission. EU security experts will in coordination with international counterparts advice the Central African authorities on the build-up of an efficient and accountable civilian security sector. The official inauguration on 24 September marks a milestone of meticulous planning and deployment activities initiated summer 2019 by the EEAS.