Egyptian forces arrive in Sudan

KHARTOUM, May 22 (YPA) -Egyptian infantry forces arrived in Sudan to participate in bilateral military exercises involving ground, naval and air armies of the two countries, the Sudanese army said on Friday.

The Military Media stated that preparations have been completed for the launch of the Sudanese-Egyptian drills dubbed “Nile Protectors” from 26-31 May.

According to the statement,elements of all units of the two armies will  participates in the joint exercise project.

“The Egyptian forces participating in the project arrived at Khartoum Air Base, along with columns of ground forces and vehicles, arriving by sea,” the statement said.

The “Protectors of the Nile” military exercises are an extension of joint training cooperation between the two countries and aim to exchange military expertise, strengthen cooperation and unify working methods to address expected threats, according to Sudanese military media.

Egypt and Sudan signed a military cooperation agreement between the two countries on the sidelines of Egyptian army chief of staff Lt. General Mohamed Farid’s visit to Khartoum.

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