Berlin, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The German government said Wednesday that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will visit Asia-Pacific countries including Japan, Singapore and Australia for nine days from Friday. The security of Europe and that of the Indo-Pacific region are closely interconnected, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said, adding that how to secure a rules-based international order and solid supply chains will be a major challenge. Officials from major defense equipment makers such as Airbus and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems will accompany Pistorius, planning to deepen cooperation with defense industries in Japan and other countries. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
German Defense Chief Pistorius to Visit Japan
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