Ties with Russia are to India’s advantage and we will keep it going, says Jaishankar on oil imports: Top quotes | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s relationship with Russia has worked to its advantage and New Delhi would like to keep that going, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, as he reaffirmed strong ties with Moscow, describing the country as a steady and “time-tested” partner.

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Jaishankar made these remarks during a joint press conference along with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
Here are some other remarks made by the Indian foreign minister:

Answering a question about India’s increasing oil import amid western outcry, he said: “There is stress on the energy market created by a combination of factors. But as the world’s third-largest consumer… a consumer where the level of income is not very high, it is our obligation to ensure that the Indian consumer has the best possible access to the most advantageous terms on the international market … in that respect, the India-Russia relationship has worked to my advantage. If it works to my advantage, I would like to keep that going,” he added.
“The fact that I am here today with a delegation to review our cooperation speaks about India-Russia cooperation to see how we can take it forward to create a long-term and sustainable basis, says it all,” said Jaishankar.
“I said any objective evaluation of our relations for many decades would confirm that it has served both our countries very well. If it has served my country for many many decades. I think you can see the obvious interests and commitment I would have in keeping that relationship strong and steady,” said the foreign minister.
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We exchanged views on international issues. Ukraine conflict was dominant feature. As PM Modi conveyed to Russian president Vladimir Putin this is not an era of war. Global economy is simply too interdependent for significant conflict anywhere not to have major consequences elsewhere, said Jaishankar.
“The Global South is feeling the pain including food grain supply disruptions. India advocates a return to dialogue and peace,” said Jaishankar on the continuing c0nflict in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine which started in February has had a significant impact on global food security and has led to a sudden increase in crude prices following western sanctions on Moscow.
Earlier, India said its oil imports will be determined by its national interest and its large consumer base.
New Delhi has not condemned Russia since the start of the conflict and has maintained its independent position. However, on several UN forums, New Delhi has consistently called for a cessation of violence and advocated peace and diplomacy.
(With inputs from agencies)

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