MEA Response on US Claims on India’s Energy Sources

 

By

Dr. Somita Chakraborty


Speaking to reporters at the White House, US President Trump said that he had flagged concerns to PM Modi, about India’s continued imports of Russian crude. He also claimed, PM Modi assured him that India will stop buying oil from Russia. President Trump called it a ‘big step’.

In a response to the US President Trump’s claim, Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said that India’s oil imports from Russia is beneficial for Indian economy and Indian people. He, however, appreciates that, India and the US are independent in their decisions and Russia do not interfere in those decisions. He also added that India and Russia maintain a ‘trustworthy dialogue’ on a range of issues.

Understanding the significance of the issue, responding media queries MEA stated that, India is a significant importer of oil and gas. Objective, which guided India’s import policies is, to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario.

The statement also points out twin goals of India’s energy policies, these are, ensuring stable energy prices and secured supplies.

To ensure the above-mentioned twin goals, India’s energy policy includes broad-basing energy sourcing and diversifying, as appropriate to meet the market conditions.

Regarding the US, the MEA statement stated that, ‘we have for many years sought to expand our energy procurement. This has steadily progressed in the last decade. The current Administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India. Discussions are ongoing.’

For detail

Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries on comments on India’s energy sourcing

Trump claims Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil

Our oil beneficial for Indian economy': Russian Ambassador reacts to Trump's claim


   

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