US EditionIndia Bluntly Rejects Trump's Claim on New Delhi Agreeing to Stop Russian Oil Purchase: ‘Not Aware of Any Conversation’
India’s Ministry of External Affairs denied any assurance to stop Russian oil imports amid US trade tensions and ongoing energy talks, emphasizing consumer interests and market stability.
- President Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia, Press Trust of India reported on October 16, 2025.
- Hours after the claim, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified there was no telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump 'yesterday' and stressed import policies protect Indian consumers amid volatile energy prices.
- As a major oil and gas importer, India has broadened and diversified its energy sourcing amid US trade talks and nearly two months after tariffs related to oil imports, the MEA said.
- The MEA said discussions are ongoing, and President Donald Trump tied his comments to broader foreign-policy moves, referencing a Middle East ceasefire and speaking warmly of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The current US Administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India, while India's energy procurement policy steadily prioritizes stable supplies and protecting Indian consumers.
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