The tactical commander of the operation Safe Mediterranean, Admiral Andrea Petroni, during the stop in the Turkish port of Mersin met on board the ship Luigi Rizzo - flagship since last November 14 - some of the local civil and military authorities, including Metropolitan Mayor Vahap Secer and the Commander of the Mediterranean Region of the Turkish Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Tuna Baysal.
After the traditional protocol courtesy visits conducted by the delegation of Italian soldiers after their arrival in Anatolia, the guests and the Navy personnel present on board, after a brief visit to the ship's premises Rizzo, had the opportunity to experience a moment of comparison on the general commitment of their respective countries to guarantee maritime safety in the Mediterranean and more generally in its eastern portion.
The presence of the Italian frigate in Mersin is in fact an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of collaboration between the two Navies that share not only their common membership in the Atlantic Alliance, but also a long history of commitment to guaranteeing safety and freedom of navigation in one of the most complex maritime scenarios in the world today.
"The security of the Mediterranean is a shared responsibility. The synergy between Italy and Turkey is essential to address today's challenges, and our Armed Forces work together to ensure that the Mediterranean remains a sea of peace and prosperity", declared Admiral Petroni.
To seal this meeting, Nave Rizzo and Turkish unity bartin At the end of the stopover, they carried out some joint exercises in the waters facing the port of Mersin, carrying out formation maneuvers and activities to strengthen the training level of their respective crews, also in an international context.
