The Italian Navy’s hydro-oceanographic ship, “Admiral Magnaghi” arrived yesterday in Beirut. In the next 40 days the crew will conduct extensive cooperation and training activities with Lebanon’s Navy.
The Italian Ambassador Massimo Marotti stressed that maritime security, passive defense and communications are at the core of the new 6-week program that the Italian Military Mission in Lebanon (MIBIL) will initiate in the next days to strengthen the capacities of Lebanon’s Navy.
In 2016 A €2 million high-tech hydrographic unit was donated to the Navy together with a training program for Lebanese officers at the Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy.
Independent hydrografic capability is key for effective armed forces and the protection of maritime activities.
After the recent successful Rome Conference to strengthen LAF and ISF held on March 15, Italy is increasing her commitment to support the LAF, including the Navy.
