New Delhi: Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar unmistakably said that India takes completely self-sustaining decisions for its energy needs. The visualization to buy oil is based only on practical matters—availability, price, and risk. This came when America personal that India has promised to reduce Russian oil. "We are very unfluctuating to strategic autonomy, it is part of our history and evolution. It is tightly embedded wideness the political spectrum," Jaishankar said in a conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Waddefull.
Was there any impact on strategic autonomy?
Jaishankar unmistakably said that India unchangingly puts its national interest first. If necessary, decisions can moreover be taken separately from the partner countries. No one will come under pressure. This is the cadre of our foreign policy – to be independent-minded. Whatever America says, we will go our own way.
What is the priority in ownership oil?
Jaishankar said that today's energy market is very complex. Indian oil companies take only those decisions that are weightier for the country – from where it is hands available, cheap, and where the risk is less. The same process is followed by Europe and other countries of the world.
What is the scene of trade try-on between America and Russian oil?
America is ultimatum that in the trade deal, India promised to reduce Russian oil or stop spare purchases. But India did not personize this officially. Recently America has reduced some uneaten duties on Indian exports, but Jaishankar unmistakably said, "We will take our own decisions and will not come under anyone's pressure." Russian oil imports are once falling (at a three-year low in January 2026), but it's the market, not the promise.
India's view on global situation?
Jaishankar said that the world is waffly rapidly – Covid, Ukraine War, Middle East tensions, increasing influence of China – everything. In such a situation, India is making its foreign policy flexible and strong so that it can squatter every challenge. We will remain well-turned in any situation.
What did you say on UN reform and relations with Europe?
India emphasized the need for reform in the UN – the existing system has to be made increasingly effective. The focus is on strengthening relations with Europe. Germany moreover tabbed India an important partner, there was talk of increasing cooperation on issues like trade, security, and climate.
Will self-sustaining foreign policy protract in future also?
It is well-spoken from Jaishankar's words that India will protract to take decisions based on its national interest, whether it is energy or international partnerships. The world is changing, but we will maintain a well-turned and self-sustaining stance.
