India Refutes Trump’s Claim On Russian Oil, Says Energy Policy Driven By National Interest
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New Delhi: New Delhi has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would halt oil imports from Russia, reaffirming that the country’s energy decisions are guided solely by national interests and the welfare of Indian consumers.
In an official statement, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains a major importer of oil and gas, and its consistent priority is to ensure stable prices and secure supplies in an unpredictable global market. “Our import policies are guided entirely by the objective of safeguarding the in