Force Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, Rear Admiral Milos Argenton (IT-N), welcomed the Commander of the Port of Djibouti, Captain Mohamed Moussa Abar, onboard the Italian Frigate BERGAMINI on 6 July 2026, according to a press release from the European External Action Service (EEAS). The visit underscores collaboration between the EU naval operation and international partners to enhance security of vital maritime routes and regional stability.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES is the EU's naval operation in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and surrounding waters, launched to protect freedom of navigation and safeguard commercial shipping. Djibouti, strategically located at the Bab el-Mandeb strait, hosts several foreign military bases and is a key partner for maritime security in the region. The visit of the Port Commander aboard the Italian frigate, part of the ASPIDES force, signals continued operational coordination between the EU and Djiboutian authorities. No further details on specific agreements or future activities were provided in the release.