The Chinese ship that arrived in Sri Lanka left after a six-day stay (file photo).

The high-tech Chinese research ship, which was flouted at the Hambantota port in the strategically important Sri Lanka, left Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day voyage.

The Ballistic Missile and Satellite Tracking Ship 'Yuan Wang 5' was originally scheduled to arrive at the Chinese-run port on August 11 but was delayed due to no permission from the Sri Lankan authorities following security concerns raised by India. Had happened.

The Chinese ship reached the southern Sri Lankan port of Hambantota at 8:20 am local time on 16 August.

It was erected there to refill it. 

Port master Nirmal Silva told reporters that the ship left the port at 4 pm local time.

Officials said that its next port of call is at Jiang Yin port in China.

Hambantota port officials said there was no rotation of personnel during the call as agreed.

Sri Lanka provided the necessary assistance sought by the Chinese Embassy here during the ship's visit. 

On India's concerns about this ship, Sri Lanka had asked China to postpone the trip.

Colombo on 13 August allowed the vessel to remain in port from 16 to 22 August.

It was also stipulated that it would keep the Automatic Identification System (AIS) operating within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Sri Lanka and not conduct any scientific research in Sri Lankan waters. 

Sri Lanka has said that security clearance from the Ministry of Defense was given for the vessel's voyage for the purpose of replenishment during the stipulated period.

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