India on Thursday responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Modi had pledged to halt Russian oil purchases, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that the current U.S. administration is focused on strengthening energy cooperation with India and that discussions are ongoing.

New Delhi reaffirmed that its oil import decisions are guided solely by national interests and energy security.

“India remains a major importer of oil and gas, and our consistent priority is to protect Indian consumers amid a volatile global energy market,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

“Our import policies are designed to ensure both stability and security of supply. This means diversifying our sources and broadening our energy base in li

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