The Egyptian Paratroopers conducted the joint activity “EGY-ESP-A-5” with their Spanish counterparts over several days in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The activities included a number of lectures and practical training drills on free-fall parachuting and methods of carrying out various missions, in addition to wind tunnel training and the execution of free-fall parachuting activities.
Egyptian and Spanish paratroopers also conducted free-fall parachute jumps carrying the flags of both countries over the historic Pyramids area, reflecting the high level of professionalism and coordination among the personnel participating in the training.
The activities were attended by Major General Staff Mohamed Saad Abdel Razek, Commander of the Egyptian Paratroopers; the Spanish Ambassador; and the Spanish Military Attaché in Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
The joint activity comes as part of a series of training activities conducted by the Armed Forces with friendly countries to strengthen military cooperation, enhance combat training standards, and reaffirm the depth of military cooperation between Egypt and Spain.
In another development, the Egyptian Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies recently organized National Day activities for international students from brotherly and friendly countries enrolled in the Academy’s courses.
The event was attended by Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports; a number of Armed Forces Commanders; Military Attachés from brotherly and friendly countries; representatives of various Ministries; a number of Presidents of Egyptian universities; and public figures.
Major General Staff Mohamed Mahmoud Awad, Director of the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies, delivered an address in which he welcomed the attendees and extended his congratulations on the anniversary of the glorious October Victories.
He also affirmed the Academy’s commitment to keeping pace with the latest methods of education and qualification for its students through an advanced technological system, highlighting the importance of organizing such activities in strengthening the values of fraternity and fostering closer ties with brotherly and friendly countries.
This was followed by a ceremony honoring a number of veteran commanders of the October War who serve as advisers to the Academy. The event also highlighted some of the most prominent heroic actions and sacrifices made by Armed Forces personnel, as well as their role in safeguarding the homeland and protecting its resources and interests.
A number of artistic and folkloric performances were subsequently presented, reflecting the role of art in expressing the issues of the Egyptian nation and its rich and long-standing history.
On the sidelines of the event, an exhibition showcasing the cultural and folk heritage of the international students’ respective countries was held, along with a book and publications exhibition featuring the participation of various intellectual and cultural institutions and organizations.
The event comes within the framework of the Armed Forces’ commitment to supporting the scientific and cultural activities organized by the Academy for its students. (Source & Photo © Egyptian Ministry of Defense)
