US wants cuts in Iranian oil imports, India says it will take steps to ensure energy security
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): India on Thursday clarified that it is not under pressure by the United States to cut trade ties with Iran with special reference to Iranian oil import.
In a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India stated: " We have seen the statement made by the State Department official on this matter. The statement was not India specific and applies to all countries."
India said it will take all necessary steps, including engagement with relevant stakeholders to "ensure our energy security. "
India has already made it clear that it does not recognize unilateral ban imposed by the US.
This comes after the US State Department official reportedly said that the US wants Iranian oil buyers to stop imports from November, aimed at reimposing sactions on Iran.
According to reports, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to decrease his country' dependence on Iranian oil.
Earlier, Sunjay Sudhir, joint secretary for international cooperation at India's petroleum ministry, told CNNMoney, "India does not recognize unilateral sanctions, but only sanctions by the United Nations."
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