Egypt and France conduct joint naval drill in Mediterranean

Egyptian, Saudi, Jordanian, Djiboutian, Sudanese, and Yemeni naval forces are taking part in the “Red Waves 2” military drills, which kicked off yesterday in Saudi Red Sea waters, the Armed Forces said in a statement. The drills are expected to wrap up in a few days. Separately, Egyptian and French naval forces held a joint drill in the Mediterranean Sea to boost military ties, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.