Italian frigate in Cyprus to strengthen defense
The arrival of the “Federico Martinengo” is linked to the broader French plan to reinforce naval presence in the Mediterranean and in key maritime routes, which had been announced by Emmanuel Macron
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Speaking from Souda, the President of France expressed his pride at seeing the frigate “Kimon” in Cyprus under real operational conditions
Macron Post in Greek: With Christodoulides and Mitsotakis we are working for security around Cyprus, in the Eastern Mediterranean
“We are acting to restore freedom of navigation and ensure the security of these vital routes,” the French president added