US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump
India said the law could threaten its energy security as the United States gains power to levy tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil buyers.
- On Wednesday, Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to discuss India's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Passed by the U.S. Senate and House by 262-159, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian oil and gas, directly impacting India and China.
- India remains "firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people," the Ministry said, emphasizing supply stability "through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics."
- Rubio noted that recent oil price increases stem primarily from geopolitical risks in Yemen and Ukraine rather than developments near the Strait of Hormuz, addressing broader regional tensions with Jaishankar.
- Signaling commitment to West Asia stability, the U.S. would support Saudi Arabia if regional tensions escalate, while India's government monitors Congress developments to assess impacts on future energy imports.
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Rubio and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India discussed Graham's bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation: what New Delhi says
US Secretary of State Rubio and Indian Minister Jaishankar discussed a new US law that sanctions cooperation with Russia, which raises concerns in India about importing Russian oil.
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US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discussed on Wednesday US measures that could be leveled against countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran, with New Delhi reiterating concerns over a sanctions bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump.Last week, Trump signed the bill called "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act o…
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