Discussion underway with China, stuck Indian seafarers will be returning very soon: Mandaviya ANI | Updated: Dec 30, 2020 18:12 IST
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said Indian sailors stuck in China will be brought back soon as diplomatic talks are on with the neighbouring country.
Two cargo vessels with a total of 39 Indians on board have been on anchorage in Chinese waters as they were prohibited to unload their cargo. Diplomatic discussion is going on this issue. Our seafarers will be returning to India very soon, said Mandaviya on being asked what action has the government taken to bring back 39 seafarers stuck at Chinese ports for the last 7 months.
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China never denied any vessel departure
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Indian sailors stuck as freight forwarder doesn t want to adjust plans due to commercial interests: China ANI | Updated: Dec 30, 2020 22:37 IST
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): China on Wednesday said that the real reason for the Indian sailors stuck in China is that the freight forwarder doesn t want to adjust plans due to commercial interests .
The spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Counselor Ji Rong has also said that the Chinese authorities have never denied any vessel departure .
Taking to Twitter, the spokesperson said: Chinese authorities have been in close communication with Indian side & provided timely assistance & necessary supplies to Indian sailors. China has never denied any vessel departure. Real cause of situation is freight forwarder doesn t want to adjust plans due to commercial interests.