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German naval frigate FGS Bayern (F217) docked in Mumbai on Friday even as the European country’s Ambassador to India said the Indo-Pacific region was of utmost importance and emphasised on free maritime routes. The warship, whose arrival indicates strong defence ties between the two nations, was welcomed by an Indian Navy band at a ceremony. The F123 Brandenburg class frigate will dock in Mumbai for a day and also conduct a passing exercise with the Indian Navy, officials added. Germany’s Ambassador to India Walter Lindner said his country and more and more European nations were convinced that the Indo-Pacific was...
