Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over warship incident in EEZ
Pakistan summoned the Indian chargé d'affaires in Islamabad on Wednesday to protest an Indian naval vessel's manoeuvres in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
Diplomatic protest issued by foreign office
The Foreign Office stated that the incident occurred while the Pakistan Navy was conducting its biennial exercise SEASPARK-26. An Indian vessel carried out aggressive manoeuvres in dangerously close proximity to a Pakistani naval ship, resulting in contact between the two vessels.
Violation of bilateral agreement cited
Officials described the action as a serious violation of international law and the 1991 bilateral agreement on Advance Notice on Military Exercises. The demarche urged India to adhere strictly to these agreements aimed at preventing incidents at sea.
Reciprocal diplomatic steps planned
The chargé d'affaires of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi will lodge the same demarche with India's Ministry of External Affairs. This reciprocal action mirrors the protest lodged by Islamabad against the Indian government.
2 outlets, different leads
-
Express Tribune
Pakistan summons Indian Cd'A to protest INS Kolkata warship’s ‘provocative’ manoeuvres in EEZ
-
Geo News
'Provocative, irresponsible': Pakistan protests Indian warship's incursion into EEZ
Reported by
2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.