India, Pakistani naval ships collide in international waters; MEA calls conduct 'unprofessional'
India has formally protested to Pakistan following a collision between naval vessels in international waters. The Indian government described the incident as unprofessional and a violation of a 1991 bilateral agreement regarding military maneuvers.
Why it matters
Naval incidents between nuclear-armed neighbors increase regional tensions and highlight the fragility of existing military communication protocols.
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani naval units that led to a collision with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters.“While the incident, which took place in international waters, did not cause any major damage, the conduct of the Pakistani naval ship was in direct contravention of Article 10 of the Agreement between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements of April 1991,” the MEA said in a statement.The incident took place last night in the Arabian sea, MEA sources told TOI.The ministry…
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