Two African warships have successfully reinforced long-standing naval relations with the US

Two African warships, the Royal Moroccan Navy frigate RMNS Mohammed VI and the Senegalese Navy offshore patrol vessel Niani, opted to participate directly in the International Naval Review(INR) 250, hosted by the United States Navy (USN), in New York, an event staged in honor of the U.S’s 250th anniversary.

With the conclusion of the event, the United Naval Forces noted that both ships’ participation was relevant in bolstering the partnership between the US and its African allies.

Both warships departed New York on the 8th of July, following six days of naval review events, public engagement, and professional exchanges.

While at the event, crew members from the RMNS Mohammed VI and Niani engaged with communities around the New York metropolitan region.

Moroccan and Senegalese sailors used public tours, cultural exchanges, and community activities to highlight their countries' maritime alliances, share naval traditions, and foster people-to-people ties.