India shows ‘national pride’ amid US pressure – Lavrov
India has stood up to US policies aimed at restricting fair competition, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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New Delhi has stood up to Washington’s policies aimed at restricting fair competition, the Russian foreign minister has said
India’s decision to go ahead with purchases of oil from Russia is a reflection of the country’s “national pride” and “national interest,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Lavrov said Washington’s policies are aimed at restricting fair competition and forcing buyers to comply with its strategic agenda.
Praising New Delhi for not being pressured by Washington, Lavrov said, “This stance reflects national interest and national pride and honor of our Indian friends.”
He noted that India has made it clear that any decisions regarding energy purchases would be guided by national interests, adding that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have emphasized the country’s sovereignty in deciding whether to buy oil from Russia.
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