岸防衛相、日本寄港の独軍艦視察　「地域の平和と安定に貢献」

　岸信夫防衛相は５日、東京都内に入港したドイツ海軍のフリゲート艦「バイエルン」を視察した。ドイツ軍艦の日本寄港は１９年ぶり。覇権主義的な動きを強める中国を念頭に日独の連携を強化する狙いがある。岸氏はこの後の記者会見で「インド太平洋地域の平和と安定に積極的に貢献する強い決意を国際社会に広く示すものだ」と歓迎した。（2021/11/05-18:26）

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Friday inspected the German frigate Bayern, which is visiting Tokyo.
   The Bayern is the first German warship to visit Japan in 19 years. The move is aimed at strengthening the two countries' cooperation in response to China's increasing assertiveness.
   The visit by the Bayern is intended to "show widely to the international community our strong determination to make active contributions to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region," Kishi told a news conference after the inspection.
   The Bayern conducted joint drills with the Maritime Self-Defense Force for two days to Friday. The German frigate will also participate in monitoring activities against North Korea's offshore ship-to-ship cargo transfers.