The ministry said the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires was advised to convey to the concerned authorities (file photo) NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani naval units that led to a collision with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters.“While the incident, which took place in international waters, did not cause any major damage, the conduct of the Pakistani naval ship was in direct contravention of Article 10 of the Agreement between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements of April 1991,” the MEA said in a statement.The ministry said the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires was advised to convey to the concerned authorities that all military units must exercise due care and comply with relevant agreements between the two countries.“The Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan was advised to convey to the concerned Pakistani authorities, the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents,” it said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe MEA also said India’s Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad had been instructed to lodge a similar protest with Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs.This is not the first time Indian and Pakistani ships have come into close contact in the Arabian Sea.In 2011, a diplomatic row had erupted over the MV Suez episode, then Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma said Pakistani warship PNS Babur had come “much closer” than was prudent, damaging a helicopter net on INS Godavari. He said the Indian crew had acted “very professionally” and stressed that “there are clear rules of navigation at sea”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. When not editing news, he is usually refining a turn of phrase.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Govt Transfers IPS Officer Bushra Bano After ‘Assalam Aleikum’ Video Row100% Tariffs On India?: US House Advances Bill Enabling Trump To Target Top Russian Oil BuyersModi Govt Announces UPI Charges: 0.4% MDR Above ₹2000 From Oct 15 | Who Will Pay And Who Won’t?Omar Abdullah LAUDS India’s Foreign Policy Over BRICS Pahalgam Mention, Reacts To China’s PraiseRajasthan Civic Polls: BJP Dominates, But AAP, CPM Wins BIG Alarm For Congress Ahead Of 2028UPI ₹2,000 Rule Explained: Will You Pay Extra For ₹5,000 Or ₹10,000 Payments? Here’s The TruthGhatkopar MLA Parag Shah Turns Beggar For 3 Hours, Even His Own Family Members Fail To Recognise Him‘UPI Charges’ Row: Rahul Gandhi SLAMS Modi Govt, Accuses PM Of ‘Surrendering To US Pressure’SSR & Disha Salian Case: Raut Says CBI Probe as ‘Political Conspiracy’; Supriya Sule Breaks SilenceNandigram Showdown: BJP’s Adhikari Eyes 50K+ Win As Mamata’s TMC Fields Sanchita Pradhan123Photostories10 Indian dishes that were inspired by foreign cuisinesPsychology test: 5 everyday situations that reveal whether you are easy-going or easily annoyed5 simple tips to keep mosquitoes away from bathroomWhy some couples become more attractive to each other after years together: 5 little things that changeFrom Pearlish to Aneesh-Anumol: Bigg Boss Malayalam ‘love stories’ that made headlinesKeerthy Suresh brings Tamil and Kerala pride to TIFF in a look that screamed of pure South Indian grandeur7 mantras by Chanakya for success at workSamantha Ruth Prabhu serves rooted elegance in a gold saree at her traditional baby shower5 things couples should keep private even from their closest friendsBigg Boss Malayalam: From Amrutha-Abhirami to Tashi-Shibna; duos who entered as a single contestant123Hot PicksEPFO WhatsApp ServiceEngineers day 2026Stock Market TodayRajasthan Election ResultCrude oil price todayKVS NVS Tier 2 resultBank of Baroda LBO recruitmentPunjab Lecturer Cadre admit cardUPI transactionsTop TrendingDisha Salian CaseUmar KhalidGuwahati Murder CaseCole HockerLebron JamesStephanie VaquerGurgaon Hit and RunRajasthan Election ResultUS Iran WarGuwahati Murder Case
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani naval units that led to a collision with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters.“While the incident, which took place in international waters, did not cause any major damage, the conduct of the Pakistani naval ship was in direct contravention of Article 10 of the Agreement between India and Pakistan on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements of April 1991,” the MEA said in a statement.The ministry said the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires was advised to convey to the concerned authorities that all military units must exercise due care and comply with relevant agreements between the two countries.“The Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan was advised to convey to the concerned Pakistani authorities, the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents,” it said.
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The MEA also said India’s Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad had been instructed to lodge a similar protest with Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs.This is not the first time Indian and Pakistani ships have come into close contact in the Arabian Sea.In 2011, a diplomatic row had erupted over the MV Suez episode, then Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma said Pakistani warship PNS Babur had come “much closer” than was prudent, damaging a helicopter net on INS Godavari. He said the Indian crew had acted “very professionally” and stressed that “there are clear rules of navigation at sea”.