Saudi Air Force Group Arrives in Greece for Military Drill

The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
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Saudi Air Force Group Arrives in Greece for Military Drill

The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)

The aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill arrived in Greece on Saturday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The maneuvers are being held at the Souda Airbase on the island of Crete.

The Saudi and Greek air forces will carry out air sorties and joint exercises over the Mediterranean Sea.

The Air Force group was received by Saudi Ambassador in the Greek capital Dr. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Ammar, Commander of the Air Force group taking part in the drill Col. Pilot Abdulrahman bin Saeed Al-Shihri and Military Liaison Officer at the Saudi Embassy in Athens Lt. Col. Rashid bin Abdulaziz Al-Oubudi.

The drill aims to boost the skills of the air and technical crews, raise the combat readiness of the Saudi air force and exchange military expertise.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Türkiye's President on Victory Day

People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Türkiye's President on Victory Day

People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the anniversary of his country's Victory Day.

He wished the President constant health and happiness and steady progress and prosperity for the Turkish government and people.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Erdogan a similar cable on the occasion.