India Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar
Moscow: India has once again cleared its stand on oil purchases from Russia. India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has said that Indian companies will continue to buy oil from there where they will get the ‘best deal’. He also emphasized that New Delhi will continue to take steps protecting its ‘national interests’.
What is the priority of the country
In an interview to Russia’s official news agency ‘Tas’, Kumar said that the priority of New Delhi is to ensure energy security of 1.4 billion people of the country. His remarks have come from India to the US criticizing the purchase of crude oil from Russia at concessional rates. Emphasizing that the business is on a ‘commercial basis’, Kumar said, “Indian companies, wherever they get the best deal, will continue shopping from there. So this is the current situation. ”
Trade between India and Russia based on mutual interests
India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said, “We have clearly stated that our aim is the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India and like many other countries, Russia has helped to bring stability to the global oil market with India’s cooperation.” Kumar said that trade between India and Russia is based on mutual interests, market factors. He also said that the energy security of the people can be ensured with the overall objective.
‘America and Europe are also doing business’
The US has alleged that India is helping Moscow’s war in Ukraine by purchasing crude oil from Russia. India has strongly denied this argument of America. Describing Washington’s decision as “unfair and unjust”, Kumar said that the Government of India will continue to take steps to protect the national interests of the country. ” He said, “Other countries including America and Europe are also trade with Russia.”
S Jaishankar said a big thing
Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to a question on India’s American criticism on the issue of crude oil, saying, “It is ridiculous that those who work for a business-supportive American administration are accusing others of doing business.” He had said, “It’s really strange. If you have a problem in buying oil or refined products from India, do not buy it. No one forces you to buy it. But, Europe buys, buys America, so if you don’t like it, don’t buy it.” (Language)
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