The Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 consists of the Command and Support Ship English Diana and five minesweepers (Lerici, Turia, Bad Rappenau, Ayvalik and Evropa) visited the port of Algiers from 3 to March 4 according to a program of annual visits to strengthen the union between NATO and Algeria, described as "Mediterranean dialogue". The Mediterranean Dialogue was launched in 1994 and now includes the participation of seven non-NATO countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. This protocol reflects the idea that security of NATO in Europe is closely tied to stability in the Mediterranean during a visit to Algiers Lerici ship's crew took part in many activities together with the Algerian counterparts to strengthen the spirit of collaboration and sharing rules and procedures with a view to future joint activities. After visiting three Algerian officials have embarked on minesweepers of the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 during the transfer to the port of Naples to familiarize yourself with the seafaring activities and life on board. In the coming days will be busy minesweeper Lerici along with other naval units Greece, Spain, Germany and Turkey in route survey operations on the routes of access ports of Gaeta and Formia. This activity consists in the localization and recognition of all the contacts on the seabed, for the benefit of safe navigation.
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