Defending India's stance on importing crude oil from Russia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that it's a sensible policy to go where we get the best deal in the interest of the Indian citizens.
Earlier, on Wednesday, the Pakistani delegation comprises of State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, joint secretary and officials of the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow, asked for a discount during talks in Moscow.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that there was no agreement with Russia regarding Moscow sending a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery, including parts for cars, aircraft, and trains to India.
Russia has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery, including parts for cars, aircraft, and trains, four sources familiar with the matter said, as sanctions squeeze Russia's ability to keep vital industries running, reported Reuters.
The two sides had a wide range of discussions on issues of the UNSC agenda, including the upcoming UNSC December Presidency and other global developments.
Skolkovo, the largest innovation ecosystem in Eastern Europe, aims to develop a strong partnership with counterparts in India, one of the largest trading and financial hubs in the world.
Dar, during his visit to the US last month, had a meeting with the officials of the US State Department in which the matter of oil purchase from Russia was discussed. Citing India's example, the Pakistani minister said that the ministry will try to purchase oil from Russia on similar terms.
The US on Tuesday (local time) said that India should decrease its dependence on Russia and reiterated that the US is committed to working with India on its transition away from Russia.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar came back to Delhi after his two-visit to Russia where he met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov
The talks between Manturov and Jaishankar were held in the format of a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation.
Addressing a press briefing alongside the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Jaishnkar said he exchanged views on international issues with the Russian side, in which the Ukraine conflict was the dominant feature.
Delivering a joint press conference alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, he said the world must not forget what the situation is in Afghanistan and pointed out how India is supporting Afghan people in a difficult phase of their history.