Greece, Frontex organize rescue operation exercise off Rhodes

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Greece, Frontex organize rescue operation exercise off Rhodes

STORY: Greece, Frontex organize rescue operation exercise off Rhodes DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international rescue operation exercise off the coasts of Rhodes island 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): GEORGIOS CHRISTIANOS, Hellenic Coast Guard captain 3. various of the international rescue operation exercise off the coasts of Rhodes island STORYLINE: An international rescue operation exercise off the coast of Rhodes Island in Greece took place on Thursday, as part of a drive to strengthen cross-border cooperation on saving lives at sea. The operation was organized by the Greek Coast Guard, and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). Vessels with crews from France and Italy, as well as airplanes from Latvia, joined Greek forces in the exercise. SOUNDBITE (Greek): GEORGIOS CHRISTIANOS, Hellenic Coast Guard captain "Our priority is the protection of human life at sea. We explored how we can work together for the most desired r

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