Egypt and France start military drill in Red Sea

Egypt and France began a joint military drill in the Red Sea on Dec. 2, according to the Egyptian military.

Hurriyet Daily News reports that the army said in a statement that the naval forces from both countries carried out a naval training in the Red Sea with the participation of a French warship and a number of Egyptian navy vessels.

“The military exercise aims to enhance the combat capability of both countries to deal with naval threats, including the protection of important shipments and counter-terrorism,” the statement said.