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The Minister of National Defense participated in "Medusa 7" at the joint interdisciplinary exercise between Greece and Egypt, with the participation of Cyprus Panos Kammenoswith his Cypriot counterpart, Savva Angelidis and the Egyptian Minister of Defense, Mohammed Ahmet Zaki.
In statements, MEPA pointed out that "The axis of stability, centered around Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, is the hope of the turbulent southeastern Mediterranean region.This is not a coincidence that this military co-operation is the object of positive observations from NATO, the European Union and the European Union, all countries in search of stability in the enlarged region ".
Mr. Kammenos, after congratulating the leaders of the Greek armed forces, the officers, the NCOs, the troops and the ethnic guards who participated in the exercise, played the dual role of the Special Forces: "Greece proves that it wants peace and stability in the region and is preparing the armed forces to face any threat."
In conclusion, the Ministry of Environment and Water stressed the strategic importance of Crete: "We are here in Crete, where the deposits, which are now signed to start mining, especially in the south of Crete, will also be the focus of our country's development in the gas sector and in terms pipeline and pipeline extraction linking Egyptian, Israeli and Cypriot resources to Greek deposits and allowing the European Union to become self-sufficient in its natural and energy resources. "
The exercise will take place from 23 November and will end on 30 November. It will be marked by stages of activities in the trip and at sea, respectively to the naval station of Crete and the Cretan Sea.
The Ministry of Defense @PanosKammenos in the Egyptian helicopter Anwar Sadat with the leaders of the Greek, Cypriot and Egyptian armed forces participating in the Medusa joint exercise 7 pic.twitter.com/rtxnyPb4px
– George Kousoulas (@gkousoulas) November 28, 2018
Mr. Gammenos, as well as his counterparts, visited the Elli frigate, open in Chania, as well as the Egyptian helicopter Anwar Sadat, with members of the armed forces involved in the exercise.
"MIDOUSA7" demonstrates the rise of its regional role #Cyprus as a factor of security and development in the region # Cyprus # Greece # EgyptHigh level of training, operational preparation and professional training. Congratulations pic.twitter.com/lRdAjyH7GM
– Savvas Angelides (@AngelidesSavvas) November 28, 2018
According to a statement from the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, the Greek government Armed forces participate with:
3 Flyers with organic helicopters.
1 under the water.
2 rockets.
1 helicopter.
8 aircraft F-16.
1 ASEPE aircraft.
1 SUPER PUMA helicopter.
3 CHINOOK helicopters.
4 aggressive helicopters AH-64.
2 navy ships.
Staff of Special Forces units.
The Ministry of Defense @PanosKammenos to the Egyptian helicopter Anouar Sadat opened in Crete with his Egyptian and Cypriot counterparts during the Medusa joint exercise 7 pic.twitter.com/PlzO7SDyca
– George Kousoulas (@gkousoulas) November 28, 2018
The Cypriot representatives will participate with:
1 off.
Staff of Special Forces units.
Egyptian ED will participate with:
1 MISTRAL CLASS.
1 frigate.
1 under the water.
2 rockets.
6 aircraft F-16.
1 aircraft E2-C.
Staff of Special Forces units.
The aim of the exercise is to further promote the cooperation of the DGs of the participating countries by improving the level of operational training in a multi-threat environment.
The Ministry of Defense @PanosKammenos with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus @AngelidesSavvas and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ahmet Zaki at the Elli frigate, off Chania, on the occasion of the Medusa 2017 joint exercise pic.twitter.com/6nxjHydIP2
– George Kousoulas (@gkousoulas) November 28, 2018
The main objects of cooperation
During the exercises, the armed forces of the three countries will try to improve their interoperability. The objective is, among other things, to exercise anti-submarine and anti-war and surface warfare naval forces, to practice air force in surface protection and surface attack procedures, dealing with asymmetric threats; conducting rescue and rescue operations.
Observers from the United Arab Emirates, United States, Italy, Morocco and Portugal participate in the exercise.
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