India Prioritizes Energy Security, Open to Venezuela Crude Supply: MEA

• MEA states that ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion Indians is the government's supreme priority.
• India's strategy involves diversifying energy sourcing based on market conditions and international dynamics.
• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to former US President Donald Trump's claims about India stopping Russian oil purchases.
• India previously imported crude oil from Venezuela until 2019-20, resumed in 2023-24, but halted due to sanctions.
• Indian PSUs have a long-standing partnership with Venezuela's PDVSA since 2008 and remain open to exploring crude supply options.