CAIRO, 1 February 2021 (TON):  Egypt and France began joint air exercises at an Egyptian airbase with several multi-mission combat aircraft.

The exercises aim to support efforts for security and maritime stability in the region and to strengthen bilateral capabilities

An Egyptian military spokesman stated that the training comes within the framework of the joint training plan for the armed forces with countries that share close ties with Cairo.

Series of lectures are included in the exercises that aim at the standardization of combat concepts and the exchange of training expertise, in addition to the implementation of training flights on the operational tasks of the participating forces.

Egypt recently completed joint maritime training exercises in the Mediterranean with Greek forces, with the participation of the Egyptian frigate Taba and the Greek warship HS HYDRA F-452.

The militaries of both countries tend to provide efforts in maintaining the security and maritime stability in the region and also to enhance the bilateral relations by strengthening each other’s capabilities.