Piracy in International Waters

No pact has been signed between India and China to tackle piracy. However, India, China and Japan have recently agreed for better coordination amongst their Naval ships deployed for escort of Merchant ships in the Gulf of Aden

There are no plans to sign such pacts. Nevertheless, the security and surveillance apparatus for coastal defence has been enhanced over the years. Further, strengthening of the coastal security apparatus is an ongoing process considering the needs and changing security scenario as well as the threat perception.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri RudraMadhab Ray and Shri Pratap Singh Bajwa in Lok Sabha