Diplomacy

Turkey and Egypt to Conduct Naval Exercises in the Mediterranean

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Turkey and Egypt plan to hold joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea as Turkey expresses readiness to negotiate maritime borders with Egypt.

Turkey and Egypt are planning to conduct joint naval military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the exercises will take place in one week.
The joint naval exercise is dubbed 'Friendship Sea 2026'.
The exercises will be held from November 4th to 9th, 2026, off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt.
Naval units and military personnel from both Turkey and Egypt will participate in the exercises.
Turkey stated it is prepared to sign an agreement with Egypt to demarcate maritime borders based on mutual interests.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its legal rights in the Eastern Mediterranean and contributing to regional peace and stability.