On Wednesday the 7th of April 2021, the Ambassador of the French Republic HE Ms. Salina Grenet-Catalano visited the JRCC.

The French Ambassador was briefed by the Commander and Staff of the Center about the Organization and Operation of the JRCC, as well as its role in the Southeast Mediterranean. Also, the Ambassador had the opportunity to observe, from within the Operations Center of JRCC, the coordination of the Search and Rescue scenarios of the “QUAD” Exercise, which was in progress in a sea area south of Cyprus, with the participation of aeronautical means of the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, France, with the support of Italy.

Upon the visit conclusion, Ms. Salina Grenet-Catalano expressed her satisfaction for the excellent cooperation of JRCC with the French Embassy in general, but also in particular with the French Units that operate in the Eastern Mediterranean region, and highlighted the intention of further upgrade.