The search of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been called off.
In a statement on Tuesday, transport ministers from Australia, Malaysia and China confirmed the underwater search in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended until there is any new credible evidence.
"We remain hopeful that new information will come to light and that at some point in the future the aircraft will be located," the comminque read.
"Despite every effort using the best science available, cutting edge technology, as well as modelling and advice from highly skilled professionals who are the best in their field, unfortunately, the search has not been able to locate the aircraft."
The last search vessel left the area on Tuesday, bringing an end to the three-year search of 120,000 square kilometres of the southern Indian Ocean.
"The decision to suspend the underwater search has not been taken lightly nor without sadness. It is consistent with decisions made by our three countries in the July 2016 Ministerial Tripartite meeting in Putrajaya Malaysia," the ministers said.
"Today's announcement is significant for our three countries, but more importantly for the family and friends of those on board the aircraft.
"We again take this opportunity to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives and acknowledge the enormous loss felt by their loved ones."
They praised the commitment and dedication of the hundreds of people involved in the search.
Flight 370 lost contact with air traffic control on March 8, 2014 early in its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board.