German Navy’s Frigate Bayern F217 arrived in Mumbai on January 21 for strengthening the naval relationships between India and Germany. The warship was received by Germany's Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner and Maharashtra's Minister for Protocol, Tourism, and Environment Aaditya Thackeray. Speaking to ANI, German Envoy to India, Walter J Lindner said, “We need free maritime routes. Peace in the pacific region is important. All 32 countries should respect international sea law. It's not a routine visit.”
