Japan welcomes deployment of US aircraft carrier
Japan's government welcomed Friday the announcement that the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington will arrive later this month at its new home base south of Tokyo.
The George Washington, which can carry a crew of up to 5,600 and 70 aircraft, will replace the USS Kitty Hawk as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. It is to arrive on Sept. 25 at the port of Yokosuka.
"The government of Japan welcomes the arrival of the USS George Washington, as the continuous strong presence of the U.S. Navy will contribute to the security of Japan and the maintenance of peace and security of the region," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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