The Egyptian army on Monday announced the launch of tripartite air/sea military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea with Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration.
鈥淲ith a view to supporting our distinguished relations and enhancing joint cooperation, the activities of our joint exercises have begun,鈥� Egypt鈥檚 Defense Ministry said in a statement.
According to the statement, the drills will continue for several days -- it did not say exactly how many -- along Egypt鈥檚 Mediterranean coast.
鈥淓xercises will include a number of activities, including planning/management of joint naval and air-combat maneuvers aimed at improving the skills of our military commanders and officers,鈥� the statement read.
Since 2014, Egyptian, Greek and Greek Cypriot administration leaders have been holding talks aimed at enhancing relations in the fields of gas exploration, counter-terrorism and border demarcation.
By Mohamed Mahmoud in Cairo
Anadolu Agency
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