Ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports: White House
The United States is ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports, the White House said on Wednesday (April 6) while reiterating its willingness that New Delhi will ask Russia to attack Ukraine amid US sanctions on Moscow. Do not buy oil.
“We don’t think India should accelerate or increase imports of Russian energy and other goods, even if those decisions are taken by individual countries,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference. “
“And (the US) is also making it clear that we stand ready to support India because we import only one to two percent of our oil from Russia in order to diversify its imports and serve as a reliable supplier.” are doing. ‘ he said in response to a question.
US Deputy National Security Adviser Dalip Singh was in New Delhi last week to discuss Russian sanctions with Indian officials.
“We have many ways to communicate and engage. And obviously, sending our Deputy National Security Adviser is an example of that. But clearly, our priority would be to have a certain ambassador,” she said.
The nomination of US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles is pending in the US Senate as he does not have enough votes for confirmation.
“Our priority is always to have a certain ambassador on the ground. It’s an incredibly important diplomatic position. We also engage with countries through a number of channels. And of course, our Deputy National Security Adviser recently took the last few weeks. were in India, clearly stating what would be the consequences of violating the sanctions and what are the mechanisms,” said Saki.
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