As part of the military cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO's 2nd Standing Naval Group "SNMG- 2 "docked on Monday 19 November 2018 at the port of Algiers for a stopover of four (04) days.
During this stopover, the Vice Admiral, Deputy Commander of NATO Allied Navy Command "MARCOM" paid a courtesy call to Major-General Naval Forces Commander Admiralty. On the other hand, a delegation of the 2nd Naval Group was received by the Commander of the Maritime Facade Center.
During this stopover, a floating unit of our Naval Forces will, in coordination with the buildings of the 2nd NATO Naval Group "SNMG-2", perform "PASSEX" tactical exercises. The 2nd NATO Naval Group "SNMG-2", under Dutch command, is composed of four (04) units:
- The Dutch missile destroyer destroyer "HNLMS DE RUYTER";
- The Spanish missile destroyer "ESPS CRISTOBAL COLON";
- The Canadian missile frigate "HMCS CITIES OF QUEBEC";
- The Spanish tanker tanker "ESPS CANTABRIA".
It should be noted that this stop will contribute to deepening the military cooperation between our Naval Forces and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization through the exchange of experiences and the strengthening of operational coordination in the areas of control and control. maritime safety, and the development of interoperability and responsiveness capabilities between the two sides in crisis situations and the enhancement of our maritime safety against potential hazards or threats.