Efforts on to Bring Back 16 Indian Sailors Stuck in Chinese Waters, Says MEA


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India on Thursday said it is closely coordinating with China to bring back 16 Indian sailors who are stranded on a cargo ship in Chinese waters for nearly four months. Thirty-nine Indian crew members are stranded on two cargo ships in Chinese waters out of whom 23 who are stuck on board MV Jag Anand are returning to India. "As regards MV Anastasia, we are closely coordinating with the Chinese authorities who are finalising the process or SOP (standard operating procedure) to effect crew change at anchorage," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing. "As soon...