Successful Dialogue between Morocco and NATO

Courtesy Photo | On departure of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 from Casablanca, Morocco, Sept. 20, Commodore Michiel B. Hijmans did not sail on his flagship. Instead, he watched his ships leave the harbour from the deck of the Moroccan frigate Mohammed V, accepting an invitation offered by the Royal Moroccan Navy. (Courtesy photo by SNMG2 PAO)  

NAPLES, ITALY

09.20.2010

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NATO Maritime Command Naples

Courtesy story by SNMG2 PAO

NAPLES, Italy -- NATO’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 visited the port of Casablanca, Sept. 16-20, as part of NATO’s Mediterranean Dialogue.

During the SNMG2 visit to Casablanca, a wide range of activities were carried out to increase mutual trust and understanding between Morocco and NATO. Commodore Michiel B. Hijmans, Royal Netherlands Navy, commander of SNMG2, visited several civilian and military authorities. During these visits he applauded Morocco’s contribution to Operation Active Endeavour and discussed possibilities for future cooperation. The Moroccan frigate Mohammed V and the SNMG2 ships conducted an integrated exercise, in the framework of NATO’s Mediterranean Dialogue, with advanced ship manoeuvring and flight operations.

• Date Taken: 09.20.2010
• Date Posted: 10.05.2010 09:06
• Story ID: 57528
• Location: NAPLES, IT