Egyptian and French naval forces have carried out a maritime drill Tuesday in the northern fleet region in the Mediterranean.
The exercise is the second of its kind in November and is part of five training held this year to maintain maritime security and stability in the region, according to an Egyptian Armed Forces statement.
This comes as part of the Egyptian army’s plan to boost maritime capabilities amid rising regional disputes with Turkey.
Egyptian Military Spokesman Tamer al- Rifai said Tuesday that the drill comes within the framework of the general command of the Egyptian Armed Forces’ plan to deepen the exchange of expertise with the armed forces of friendly countries.
The statement said that the drill is the second of its kind recently carried out with the French navy.
The forces conducted a number of training activities, including sailing formations that are used in various combat missions to test the combat capabilities of various naval units to perform various tasks.
