"Won't Forget": China Thanks India For Rescuing Crew From Fire-Stricken Tanker
China's Defence Attache has officially thanked the Indian military for its successful 2023 rescue mission involving a burning cargo ship. The operation saved twelve sailors from a fire-stricken tanker off the coast of Kerala through a coordinated maritime effort.
Chinese Defence Attache Senior Colonel You Jian expressed formal gratitude to India's military services for their intervention during a maritime emergency last year. The rescue operation involved 12 crew members who were stranded on a cargo ship that caught fire in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast.
The diplomat highlighted the importance of the effort, stating that the Chinese people and military would not forget the assistance provided. The rescue was conducted amid hazardous conditions as the vessel caught fire, requiring immediate coordinated action from Indian naval or coast guard assets in the region.
This public acknowledgement serves as a rare point of diplomatic cooperation between the two nations regarding maritime search and rescue operations. The remarks were made during a recent engagement where the official commended the professionalism shown by the Indian responders during the crisis. Source: NDTV