The final phase and Distinguished Visitors Day (DV Day) of the annual quadrilateral aeronaval exercise ‘EUNOMIA-7/2026,’ involving Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy, took place on Thursday in the sea area south of Cyprus.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, the final phase was observed at sea aboard the Italian Navy frigate RIZZO, in the presence of Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas. Also in attendance were Greek Ambassador Konstantinos Kollias, French Ambassador Clélia Chevrier Kolacko, Italian Ambassador Antonella Cavallari, and National Guard Deputy Chief Maj. Gen. Neofytos Pachoulides.
Representing the chiefs of the armed forces of France, Greece and Italy, respectively, 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.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the exercise aims to strengthen cooperation among the participating naval and air forces, improve operational coordination and readiness, and develop the ability to plan and conduct joint operations at the operational and tactical levels, contributing to regional stability and maritime security.