China’s newly appointed Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian, has thanked the Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire and exploded off the coast of Kerala last June, saying Beijing “will not forget” the operation.
Speaking at a reception marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), You also called for closer communication and cooperation between the armed forces of India and China as ties between the two countries continue to improve.
“We will not forget that, last June, the Indian Military rescued 12 Chinese crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire and exploded off the coast of Kerala,” You said.
His remarks come as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral relations following meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as subsequent talks between senior
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