Egyptian naval forces carried out a joint drill with Britain and Italy in the Mediterranean.
Egyptian military spokesman Tamer al-Rifai said Friday that the exercise is part of a general armed forces’ plan to bolster military cooperation with friendly nations.
A number of Egyptian, Italian and British vessels took part in the drill.
The forces focused on naval formations and signals, landing on and taking off from carriers, searching and raiding ships and protecting vessels while crossing dangerous routes.
Rifai said that the training demonstrated the forces’ high capabilities in carrying out collective work.
Such exercises stress the depth of military cooperation with friendly countries and the forces’ readiness in confronting different potential threats in the Mediterranean, he added.
