Ram Madhav Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Russian Oil Imports
Ram Madhav Apologises For Remark On India Stopping Russian Oil Imports
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Ram Madhav, a senior leader of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), apologized for his earlier statement suggesting India agreed to stop importing oil from Russia. He clarified that India has not halted these imports and emphasized the importance of maintaining its strategic partnership with the United States.
- 01Ram Madhav apologized for misrepresenting India's stance on Russian oil imports.
- 02He clarified that India has not agreed to stop these imports.
- 03Madhav highlighted India's commitment to its strategic partnership with the U.S.
- 04He mentioned India's acceptance of higher tariffs as part of trade negotiations.
- 05The remarks were made during a panel discussion at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Ram Madhav (senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party) issued an apology for his earlier comments suggesting that India had agreed to cease oil imports from Russia. Speaking at the Hudson Institute's New India Conference in Washington, D.C., he clarified that India has not halted these imports and expressed regret for the misleading statement made during a panel discussion. Madhav emphasized India's commitment to its strategic partnership with the United States, noting that India had made significant concessions, including halting oil imports from Iran and accepting higher tariffs in trade negotiations. He stated that these decisions were made to strengthen Indo-U.S. relations despite facing domestic economic challenges. Madhav's remarks reflect the complexities of balancing national interests with international relations.
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Madhav's clarification may influence public perception of India's foreign policy and its economic decisions regarding oil imports.
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