India's National Interest Guides Its Energy Purchases, MEA Says on Russian Oil Imports

India's national interest guides its energy purchases, MEA says on Russian oil imports

India's energy purchases are guided by national interest and the needs of its people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated the Russia-Ukraine conflict will not be solved by oil purchases. He emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are essential for resolving the ongoing conflict. India maintains its position that the war should not be resolved on the battlefield.

Our national interest guides our energy purchases: MEA on Russian oil imports - The Tribune

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated that its energy sourcing and purchases are guided by national interest and the need to meet the energy requirements of its 1.4 billion people, after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved by countries buying or not buying Russian oil.