Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday termed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's response to 𒁏a question on India's energy imports as “superb”, in a rare praise for the Centre from its once close ally and now a bitter rival.
Taking to Twitter, the Rajya Sabha MP posted a vi🐬deo of Jaishankar's comments, and tweeted "Superb from EAM!".
Responding to a question by a reporter in Washington about India's oil purchase from Russia, Jaishan𓃲kar said, "I noticed you refer to oil purchases. If you are looking at energy purchases from Russia, I would suggest that your attention should be focused on Europe. We do buy some energy, which is necessary for our energy security. But I suspect looking at the figures, probably our total purchases for the month would be less than what Europe does in an afternoon."
Jaishank𓂃ar was addressing a joint news conference with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with their꧂ American counterparts Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial on Monday.
The foreign minister said India has made a number of statements (on𒈔 the Russia-Ukraine war), which outline its position in the United Nations, in the Indian Parliament and in other forums.
The 🗹Sena has be꧅en targeting the Centre over its policies ranging from security, foreign policy and economy.
