Yuan Wang 5 : India lodges formal concerns with SL

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India has formally lodged its concerns with Sri Lanka with regard to a Chinese research vessel which is set to arrive at the Hambantota Port next week, Daily Mirror learns.

Sources said that concerns were raised at the “highest levels” over Sri Lanka’s decision to allow ‘Yuan Wang 5’ to dock at the Hambantota Port.

The ship is set to arrive at the Hambantota Port on 11 August and will remain at the port till 17 August.

Sources said that Sri Lanka has so far refused to block entry to the ship despite the concerns raised by India.

The ship is expected in Sri Lanka for refueling but India is concerned the presence of the ship will pose a threat to its national security.

Marine traffic observed by Daily Mirror showed that the vessel had departed from the Jiangyin Port in China on 13 July and is currently sailing at 19.0 knots and is heading to Hambantota.

Yuan Wang-class vessels are used for tracking and support of satellite and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

India is concerned the vessel can be used to spy on India while docked at the Hambantota Port. China had last week defended its right to bring its ship to Sri Lanka as the Sri Lankan authorities had given approval.

On Friday the Chinese Government had said it hoped the relevant parties would refrain from interfering with its legitimate maritime activities. (Easwaran Rutnam)

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Comments - 20

Punchi Monday, 01 August 2022 10:13 AM

Modi brags that India has a policy of neighborhood first and gives aid to us. We have a policy of China first and give facilities to China

Iwazaru Monday, 01 August 2022 10:29 AM

With that goes further credit lines from India. Looks like Sri Lanka is now on it own steam. No India, China, Japan, UK, USA, EU, IMP, WB, ADB etc.

TONI Monday, 01 August 2022 10:29 AM

REFUELING??? BUT WE HAVE NO FUEL. WHAT LIES ARE THE AUTHORITIES TELLING THE PEOPLE

Beggar Monday, 01 August 2022 10:33 AM

Ranil is supposed to travel to China soon with the begging bowl. So how can SriLanka refuse entry of the Chinese vessel even if it is coming to invade SL ?

Mizaru Monday, 01 August 2022 10:36 AM

Sri Lanka in a catch 99 situation. The result of poor leadership in Sri Lanka. The Hambantotha port was sold to China and now face the music.

Dharmakulasingham Monday, 01 August 2022 10:43 AM

India must stop this type of intimidation to Sri Lanka and small neighbors. India’s past is replete with interference into Sri Lankan domestic affairs.

Babs Monday, 01 August 2022 10:52 AM

For what purpose are they coming here. And what is their destination?

European Monday, 01 August 2022 10:55 AM

India is concerned about aggression in their backyard as we are afraid of the Russian agression in our backyard. I understand India very well.

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 01 August 2022 11:11 AM

Sri Lanka is in the center of a geopolitical power struggle. Non-alignment did you say?

Lion Monday, 01 August 2022 11:39 AM

One day we will have to pay heavily for our mistakes in our foreign relations.

Joshua Monday, 01 August 2022 11:42 AM

Our “dear friends” from China were never to be seen when we wanted them most. No help , nothing after propping up Rajapaksas. But they want us to refuel their spy vessels to act against our neighbors who helped us. Wow!

Mahinda Monday, 01 August 2022 02:24 PM

China - Your maritime activities are never legitimate. We have seen your activities in Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia Vietnam etc..

Mandayan Monday, 01 August 2022 03:12 PM

Sorry, creditors can’t be stopped for coming to secure what we gave as pawn for the loan they gave us and that’s the reality. No point in complaining as all are out of our hand and we are desperate. But please send some more dollars and food.

Punchi Monday, 01 August 2022 04:44 PM

Modi in giving us aid saying Indian policy is “Neighbours first”. Our paradise which receives Indian aid and freebies is thumbing it nose at the Indians and implementing China first policy

Where is the logic Monday, 01 August 2022 04:44 PM

China sending a ship to Sri Lankan port which is over 350 miles from India is a “threat” to India, but India is joining the West in sending ships to patrol 10 miles from the Chinese coast in the South China Sea.

Retired Jaffna School Teacher Monday, 01 August 2022 04:49 PM

We in Jaffna would also like this Chinese Naval Ship to visit our ports in Jaffna.

Aram Monday, 01 August 2022 05:06 PM

Yes Any country which maintains bilateral relationships with Lanka has the right visit harbours. India should keep her tail within her territory

Shravan Tuesday, 02 August 2022 01:02 AM

So India has been giving fuel to lanka on credit and Sri Lanka in turn shows India its gratitude by allowing for docking and refuelling a Chinese military pla vessel. Just wow !! India should just stop all aid to Lanka and demand back all loans and free aid given till now. Considering they can’t return take our land similar to what Chinese did in hambantota !

Perumal Tuesday, 02 August 2022 07:35 AM

We have a policy that we beg everywhere but never give favor to India, I don’t understand why India has not been smart enough to release for the last 70 years!

Indian Tuesday, 02 August 2022 09:15 AM

As an Indian I must say it is disappointing. India stood with SL when it needed us but this bending backwards for China is not good.

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