Why Should Sri Lanka's Decision to Lift the Ban on Research Vessels Worry India?
2024 • 3min • Geopolitics • International
Political • Informative
Two Chinese ocean research vessels, rather spy vessels, are again venturing in and around the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Reportedly, a Chinese vessel entered the Bay of Bengal on July 10, moving past Campbell Bay. Another one is most likely entering the IOR via the Malacca Strait. Just 3 days ago, Sri Lanka said it would lift the ban on foreign research vessels from 2025. The island nation had banned foreign vessels after India raised concerns over the rising frequency of Chinese spy vessels docking at its ports. News9 Plus decodes if Sri Lanka's reversal of its ban on foreign research vessels should worry India.