MEA Weekly Media Briefing Addresses India’s Foreign Policy, Russian Oil, and Bilateral Relations
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India conducted its weekly media briefing covering various topics including India's stance on Russian oil imports amid UK sanctions, regional issues concerning Afghanistan and Pakistan, and recent diplomatic engagements. Questions were raised about alleged proxy wars via Afghanistan, civilian casualties on borders, and India's response to international pressures. The briefing also touched on India's foreign policy priorities and relations with the US, UK, and Russia.
During the weekly media briefing held by the Official Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, key global and regional developments were addressed. The briefing responded to inquiries regarding the United Kingdom's sanctions on Nayara Energy, which accused India and China of continuing to import Russian oil despite international pressure. The spokesperson highlighted India’s position amid these sanctions and diplomatic visits such as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent trip to India. Moreover, questions about Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions were discussed extensively, including Pakistan’s accusations against India of using Afghanistan as a proxy warfront and concerns over civilian casualties caused by cross-border firing and related humanitarian crises. The MEA reiterated India's commitment to regional stability and humanitarian considerations. Further, updates were provided on India’s bilateral relations and foreign policy priorities, emphasizing ongoing engagement with the US and Russia. This briefing reflected India's nuanced diplomatic approach toward complex regional security challenges and global geopolitical developments involving trade and energy security, particularly relating to Russian oil imports.
