India calls for urgent assistance for 39 Indian sailors on board two cargo ships in Chinese waters MEA said the Indian Embassy has repeatedly taken up the issue with both the Chinese govt and local provincial authorities, requesting that the ships be allowed to dock File image of MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava. ANI.
New Delhi: India on Friday called for urgent, practical and time-bound assistance to 39 stranded Indian sailors on board two ships in Chinese waters considering the grave humanitarian situation developing in the vessels.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian bulk cargo vessel MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang port in Hebei province of China since 13 June and it has 23 Indian sailors.
Indian Ambassador has personally taken up this issue with China s Vice Foreign Minister. MV Jag Anand
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Chinese authorities have conveyed that on account of COVID related restrictions, crew change isn t being permitted from these ports Our Embassy in Beijing has repeatedly taken up these cases both with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also the local provincial authorities We expect that this assistance will be provided in an urgent, practical and time-bound manner
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has initiated diplomatic talks with China to rescue Indian sailors. Two cargo vessels – MV Anastasia and MV Jag Anand – with 39 Indians on board have been on anchorage in Chinese waters as they have not been allowed to unload their cargo.
39 Indian Sailors Stranded On 2 Ships In Chinese Waters, India Call For Assistance
Citing coronavirus-related restrictions, Chinese authorities have not allowed the ships to either dock or go for a crew change for months.
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India on Friday called for urgent, practical and time-bound assistance to 39 Indian sailors stranded on two cargo ships in Chinese waters in view of the grave humanitarian situation developing onboard the vessels.
Citing coronavirus-related restrictions, Chinese authorities have not allowed the ships, MV Jag Anand and MV Anastasia, to either dock or go for a crew change for months.
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MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, There is a growing stress on the crew members on account of the long delay Given this and our concern for the increasingly difficult conditions for our crew members, these two cases are being pursued vigorously, he said
Srivastava said the Indian embassy in Beijing is in touch with relevant Chinese authorities for berthing approvals to facilitate the crew change
New Delhi: India on Friday called for urgent, practical, and time-bound assistance to 39 Indian sailors stranded on two cargo ships in Chinese waters in view of the grave humanitarian situation developing onboard the vessels. Citing coronavirus-related restrictions, Chinese authorities have not allowed the ships, MV Jag Anand and MV Anastasia, to either dock or go for a crew change for months.