(TAP) - Multi-purpose European frigate "Alpino", belonging to the Italian Navy, on Monday, docked in the port of Goulette to participate in a joint exercise with the Tunisian Navy named "Oasis 2019" from October 9 to 13.

The operation, which is part of co-operation between the Tunisian and Italian navies, includes several multidisciplinary exercises, particularly in the areas of maritime control, search and relief at sea and fight against illegal migration.