Baghdad:The final phase and Distinguished Visitors Day (DV Day) of the quadrilateral aeronaval exercise 'EUNOMIA-7/2026,' which included the participation of Cyprus, Greece, France, and Italy, was completed on Thursday in the sea area south of Cyprus.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the final phase was observed at sea aboard the Italian Navy frigate RIZZO, with Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas in attendance. Other notable attendees included Greek Ambassador Konstantinos Kollias, French Ambassador Clélia Chevrier Kolacko, Italian Ambassador Antonella Cavallari, and National Guard Deputy Chief Maj. Gen. Neofytos Pachoulides.
The exercise was aimed at enhancing cooperation among the participating naval and air forces, improving operational coordination and readiness, and developing the ability to conduct joint operations. The representatives of the armed forces chiefs from France, Greece, and Italy were French Mediterranean Forces Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Mascara Ouk, Hellenic Fleet Headquarters Deputy Chief Rear Adm. Ioannis Sarakis, and 5th Naval Division Commander Rear Adm. Cristo Salvatore Traetta. The exercise contributes to regional stability and maritime security by strengthening the ability to plan and execute joint operations at both operational and tactical levels.