Egyptian, French forces start joint naval exercise

Egyptian and French forces started on Thursday joint naval training activities in the French territorial waters.

The several days’ training, dubbed “Cleopatra 2022”, falls within the framework of the Egyptian Armed Forces’ joint training plan with friendly countries, to enhance the prospects of military co-operation and support security and stability efforts in the region.

The training aims to enhance the skills and capabilities of the participating forces, raise combat efficiency of naval forces of both brotherly countries and contribute to the identification of the latest systems and methods of maritime combat.