Egypt, France hold joint naval drills in Mediterranean

Beirut, Jun 6 (Sputnik) The Egyptian and French navies held a joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense said.
“In line with the action plan of the armed forces’ command and in continuation of joint drills with friendly states, the Egyptian navy held an exercise in the Mediterranean Sea together with the French counterparts,” the ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Egyptian and French navies were drilled for air defense, tactical exercises and radio-electronic warfare, according to the statement.
The two countries held similar drills in late March.