Hardeep Puri confidently declared, "India will meet its oil needs," as the Ministry of External Affairs took a stand against NATO and Trump, accusing them of exhibiting "double standards."
Hardeep Puri confidently declared, "India will meet its oil needs," as the Ministry of External Affairs took a stand against NATO and Trump, accusing them of exhibiting "double standards." India made a strong statement on Thursday in response to US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte discussing the potential for secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that meeting the country’s energy needs is an “overriding priority,” driven by the available options and the “current global situation.” Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also expressed that he was “not worried at all,” assuring that India would find alternative sources if needed. “We’ve been keeping an eye on the situation and are closely monitoring developments. I want to stress that ensuring our people’s energy needs is a top priority for us. In this effort, we’re guided by what’s available in the market and the global circumstances we face. We would ...