Egypt, France conduct joint naval drills in the Mediterranean

Egyptian and French forces are taking part in joint military training exercises in the Mediterranean, Egypt’s Ahram Online reported Wednesday (October 16th).

The drill is designed to boost co-operation between the two countries and "support naval security and stability efforts in the region", the Egyptian army statement said in a statement.

The exercises include swift deployment, taking position in a maritime formation, anti-submarine drills and landing aircraft on ships.

Egypt has carried out military exercises with a number of countries over the past few years to boost military-to-military relationships with armed forces of other countries and exchange experiences with other nations.

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