LIMASSOL – The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle will be sailing into Limassol port Friday where it will remain until Thursday, March 18.
While in Cyprus, the French carrier and the National Guard will be carrying out search and rescue exercises, air transport manoeuvres and military drills in the context of a defence agreement signed in 2007, between Cyprus and France.
Defence Minister Costas Papacostas, accompanied by National Guard Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Petros Tsalikides and Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Petros Kareklas, was expected to board the ship today (Thursday) to watch an aircraft take off and landing demonstration, at the invitation of Admiral Philippe Coindreau.