India has summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi following a collision involving a Pakistani Navy vessel and an Indian Navy ship in international waters, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The incident took place in the northern Arabian Sea and prompted New Delhi to lodge a formal protest with Islamabad.
The MEA said the collision did not result in any major damage. However, India described the conduct of the Pakistani naval unit as unacceptable and unprofessional and raised the issue of adherence to established arrangements between the two countries.
Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, was summoned by the Indian side, where the concerns over the incident were formally conveyed. New Delhi also asked that the Pakistani authorities ensure their military units exercise appropriate caution and follow relevant bilateral provisions to prevent similar incidents at sea.
The MEA has also instructed India’s Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad to convey a corresponding protest to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indian government has linked its concerns to provisions of the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement concerning advance notification of military exercises, manoeuvres and troop movements.
The latest incident has drawn attention to operational safety and communication between the two countries’ military units operating in the region. While no major damage was reported, the diplomatic response highlights the importance India places on established maritime and military protocols during operations in international waters.
Further details about the circumstances of the collision and any subsequent assessment by the two navies are expected as authorities continue to examine the incident.