New Delhi, March 12: Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, neighboring countries have made specific requests for diesel supplies from India. The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka have reached out for assistance.
During a press briefing on Thursday, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will make decisions based on its own energy needs.
Jaiswal emphasized, “India is a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to its neighbors—such as the request for diesel supply from the Bangladeshi government.”
Highlighting the longstanding relationship with Bangladesh, he added, “Given our people-centric and development-oriented approach, we have been supplying diesel through various means since 2007—from the Numaligarh Refinery via waterways, railways, and later through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline. A comprehensive sales-purchase agreement for high-speed diesel supply was signed in October 2017 between Numaligarh Refinery and Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, which has been ongoing since 2007.”
He noted that requests have also been received from the Maldives and Sri Lanka. India is considering these requests but will proceed with caution, taking into account its energy requirements and the availability of diesel.
In response to a question, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in discussions with several leaders from Gulf countries amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to restore peace quickly through dialogue and diplomacy, allowing our citizens to return safely.
He also highlighted the importance of protecting citizens from harm and ensuring the safety of the general public, noting that many of our citizens reside in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). India has consistently maintained that violations of a country’s sovereignty or integrity are unacceptable.
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