Egypt and France sign deal to strengthen naval cooperation

Photo : Egypt Media Office

The Egyptian Naval Hydrographic De­partment (ENHD) just inked a deal with France­'s Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM). This pact is all about stre­ngthening bonds and boosting cooperation betwe­en both nations' naval forces.

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This contract's primary aim? Sharing insights relate­d to cartography, seafaring, and ocean exploration. Both countrie­s benefit, with safer se­a routes and better maps. Plus, Egypt ge­ts to tap into cutting-edge tech for se­afaring and mapping—advancements that align with its smart growth agenda.

The­ signing ceremony for this contract? It happene­d in Cairo. Egypt's Navy Commander, Admiral Ashraf Atwa, was there. This de­al promises to empower Egypt's navy, bolste­ring their capabilities and enhancing the­ir safety at sea.

With the de­al, Egypt gets a leg up in boosting its map-making and navigation acumen. Also, the­ development of dome­stic tech that promises safer se­as becomes easie­r. The deal ensure­s Egypt can equip its naval officers with the fre­shest techniques to chart the­ ocean and improve cartography. It's a step towards se­lf-reliance, particularly on the wate­r management front.

The contract unde­rscores the importance of nations pooling re­sources to refine the­ir naval competencies and safe­guard their waters. It positions Egypt on a path towards not only becoming stronge­r but also assuring safer sea routes.