When questioned about the absence of any mention of the Indian Navy’s role in the operation, Hua said China’s Ministry of Defence should be approached for details.
Her comments came a day after the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) said in a statement that it rescued the ship.
When asked about the Chinese navy’s statement, Indian Navy spokesperson in New Delhi referred to his tweet, “Indian Navy Chetak Helicopter on top of PLA Navy boats carrying boarding party to MV OS35 in coordinated anti piracy ops @SpokespersonMoD”.
However, Hua, without detailing what cooperation she referred to, said, “We always remain positive towards international cooperation in combating pirates. We are ready for more cooperation in this regard.”
At the end of the operation, the Chinese navy thanked the Indian Navy for its role in the operation. “In a show of international maritime cooperation against piracy, a boarding party from the nearby Chinese navy ship went on board the merchant ship, while the Indian naval helicopter provided air cover for the operation. It has been established that all 19 Filipino crew members are safe,” Indian Navy spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said on Sunday.
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