TALLINN (Sputnik) — The NATO frigates had earlier conducted exercises with the Estonian Admiral Cowan and Ugandi minesweepers and Tasuja diving support vessel.
"[NATO's Group 1] comprises the Spanish Alvaro de Bazan and British Iron Duke frigates. The frigates will stay in Tallinn until May 15. The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate NATO's presence in the Baltic Sea," the statement reads.
On Friday, Tallinn will host a meeting of the Chiefs of European Navies (CHENS 2016), which will be attended by representatives of 26 states. The forum is designed to allow the Navy commanders to discuss issues of common interest. Estonia will host the forum for the first time since 1990.
