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Turkey, Egypt hold naval exercises Sept 29

ANKARA, Sept 27 (KUNA) -- Turkey and Egypt hold joint naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, the second war-games held between the two countries.
A statement by the Turkish Cheif of Staff Command said Monday the maneuvers would be held in the Egyptian territorial waters until October 4, and aimed at getting acquainted with the fighting capabilities in both sides.
Turkey will take part with two frigates, a submarine, a helicopter and a squad of special forces. it noted.
Egypt will send two frigates, a submarine, two attack boats, three helicopters and two units of divers, said the statement.
The previous naval war-games were held in Turkey last November. (end) mm.bs KUNA 272010 Sep 10NNNN