China looks to Russia details about the investigation of the incident New Star

24.02.2009

China said that the Russian authorities are ready to share the results of investigation of the death of the Chinese cargo ship New Star in Russian territorial waters with their Chinese counterparts, said Xinhua.

Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has expressed grave concern over the incident in the Far East, which was the cause of the behavior of a dry cargo ship, violated no apparent reason the Russian border. Border guards opened fire and damaged the ship later sank due to the storm played out. As a result, 8 persons missing.

Russia expressed its deep regret at the loss of lives and vessels, and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims, adding that the report of the investigation in China in the near future.