India vehemently defends importing crude oil from Russia during the conflict in Ukraine

In a press conference, German Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi's procurement was only one-sixth of the European supply in the last nine months, claiming that European countries cant make decisions about how to prioritize energy needs while urging New Delhi to do something else, arguing that discussions between India and Russia to expand the trade basket began well before the Ukrainian conflict began, and that China has changed dramatically over the last few years, as both sides pledged to expand cooperation in areas of We've all seen what it means to be heavily dependent on one country, a country that does not follow your values in Germany.We will cooperate with our allies in the region, she said, as a result of the political and defense policy aspects of the area.In the talks, Jaishankar argued that the situation in Afghanistan, developments in the Indo-Pacific, and Pakistan's cross-border terrorism all played a role.Jaishankar said that New Delhi and Moscow were in talks to improve trade relations well before the Ukraine conflict on February 24.I also understand that Europe has a point of view and that it will make the right choices for Europe.

The Middle East was once a supplier for an economy such as India.It also places pressure on prices in the Middle East.We have been very conscious of European choices and European policies, says Jaishankar.A new study by the foreign affairs minister indicates that between February and November, Europe purchased much more fossil fuel than India.I believe firstly, we must clarify the facts.

The European Union's oil imports are six times higher than India imports.Gas is infinite because we do not import it, according to Jaishankar, while the European Union imports 50 billion Euros worth of gas.Jaishankar said that even coal imports from Russia by the European Union are 50% more than India imports.New Delhi has been insisting that it is its primary duty to ensure that Indian customers have the best possible access to international markets at the lowest possible price, describing it as a global war that has pushed the world to a very difficult place.

It is a position that the G20 has also accepted, by the way.According to Jaishankar, the countries concerned would have to decide what the consensus should be.It is not up to India to specify or advocate.When asked if Russia had a list of commodities to trade with India, Jaishankar said both sides were working on how to expand trade, which he said was in the USD 12-USD 13 billion dollar range.I believe the most significant portion of it will be determined by the market, since trade in our region is largely in private sector hands.

When asked about challenges from China, Baerbock said Germany is following a three-part plan.China is seen as a partner in global challenges, a competitor, and now as a competitor in addition.In recent years, China has changed dramatically, and I think the entire region can see it and feel it.We think that the dialogue with the actors in the region is very important, especially in India as a direct neighbor.

We have been focusing on China and Japan...We both stressed that there is a great possibility for further cooperation both in terms of economic ties and security situation, she said.If asked whether Germany now considers India as a replacement partner for China, the minister said no, adding that India has always been a partner for Germany and a partner for the European Union.The German foreign ministers' visit is being regarded as part of Germany's visit to India next year, as part of a global initiative to achieve a more prosperous global economy.On the mobility pact, the Ministry of External Affairs said it is testimony to India's rapidly expanding multi-faceted strategic partnership with Germany.The German Skilled Immigration Act 2020 has expanded the opportunities for employees from non-EU countries.