China was doing new mischief with the help of Maldives, India did treatment in Indian Ocean

The Indian Navy will monitor Chinese surveillance ship Jiang Yang Hong 3 in the Indian Ocean region to ensure that it does not carry out any exploration activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Maldives. Mohammad Muizzu’s government announced that the said ship was coming to Male for Operational Turn Around (OTR), which is a common term for taking on supplies of food and oil. In relation to media reports regarding the port call in Male of the Chinese research vessel Jiang Yang Hong 3, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that a diplomatic request was made by the Government of China, Male said in its statement.

The ship will not undertake any research while in Maldivian waters pending necessary clearances by the Maldivian Government, to call at port for rotation and replenishment of personnel. The Maldives have always been a welcome destination for ships of friendly nations, and continue to host both civilian and military vessels calling the port for peaceful purposes. Such port calls not only enhance but also showcase the bilateral relations between Maldives and its partner countries. The Maldivian government has a centuries-old tradition of welcoming ships from friendly countries, the Maldivian government said in a statement.

According to official sources, the Chinese surveillance ship is currently in the South West Indian Ocean region and is expected to land at Male port on February 5. India had already expressed its objection to the surveillance activity of the said Chinese spy ship towards Sri Lanka and Maldives. Year. After the Mohammad Muizzu-led government was sworn in on 17 November, the Narendra Modi government reiterated its concerns towards ML.