China on Wednesday thanked India for rescuing 17 Chinese nationals from a cargo ship which sank in the Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Phailin.
‘We want to express our gratitude to the Indian side for their help,’ Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
The Panama registered MV Bingo carrying 8,000 tonne of iron ore was sailing to China after it left the Sagar anchorage on Friday. It went missing the day after.
The cargo ship sunk in rough seas caused by Cyclone Phailin.
‘We want to express our gratitude to the Indian side for their help,’ Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
The Panama registered MV Bingo carrying 8,000 tonne of iron ore was sailing to China after it left the Sagar anchorage on Friday. It went missing the day after.
The cargo ship sunk in rough seas caused by Cyclone Phailin.