The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday shared its response to recent comments on India’s energy sourcing, emphasising that India remains a significant importer of oil and gas. He highlighted that safeguarding the interests of Indian consumers amid a volatile global energy landscape has been a consistent priority. MEA’s remark comes amid United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed to him that India would stop buying oil from Russia.

What did MEA say?

In an official statement, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India’s import policies are entirely driven by the goal of ensuring stable energy prices and securing reliable supplies. To achieve this goal, India focuses on broadening and diversifying its energy sources to adapt

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