Within the framework of supporting the distinguished bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation and exchange of expertise between the Armed Forces of both Egypt and France, the Egyptian-French joint naval exercise “Cleopatra 2025” has commenced on Sunday.

The exercise will continue for several days in French territorial waters, with the participation of naval units from the Egyptian and French Navies, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

The exercise includes a series of theoretical and practical lectures aimed at unifying concepts of joint operations, as well as planning and managing combined maritime activities.

The exercise also features training on countering non-traditional maritime threats, thereby contributing to the enhancement of skills and the exchange of expertise among the participating forces.

The exercise comes as part of the Armed Forces’ plan for joint training with their counterparts from brotherly and friendly nations, in support of strengthening and developing cooperative relations across various military fields. (Source & Photo © Egyptian Ministry of Defense)