Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Germany for the G-7 summit starting June 26, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday said there is no pressure from G-7 countries to stop oil purchases from Russia. It was because India’s “idea is very important. Well understood”.
Responding to a question at a briefing, Kwatra said, “Whatever trading arrangement India makes with respect to the purchase of crude oil around the world, it is purely determined by the consideration of India’s energy security and any other considerations.” Not there. , I think the idea is very well understood. I would also say that is appreciated across countries. I don’t see any point in putting any pressure on this issue. India continues its oil trade and purchases from where we need to do it. ,
Kwatra said it is determined, governed and inspired entirely by India’s energy security considerations, noting that it is one of the important aspects of the country’s national economic interests.
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Asked about the issue of food security due to Ukraine crisis, Kwatra said India has taken a very “proactive” approach to ensure food security of vulnerable countries.
Ukraine is a major producer of wheat and stagnation in exports of the staple food has led to its shortage.
“I think the Russia-Ukraine situation has created a certain amount of food security crisis all over the world and as a responsible nation, India has taken a very proactive stance to ensure that vulnerable countries Food security is addressed in a way that their needs are addressed,” Kwatra said.