In response to queries on India's reaction to the announcement by the US to discontinue the Significant Reduction Exemption to all purchasers of crude oil from Iran, the Official Spokesperson said,
"Government has noted the announcement by the US Government to discontinue the Significant Reduction Exemption to all purchasers of crude oil from Iran.
We are adequately prepared to deal with the impact of this decision. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has already issued a statement in this regard.
Government will continue to work with partner nations, including with the US, to find all possible ways to protect India's legitimate energy and economic security interests."
New Delhi
April 23,2019