Our companies work under India laws, says MEA
The Free Press Journal|November 03, 2024
'In touch with US authorities to clarify issues'

In the wake of the US imposing sanctions on several individuals and entities, including from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base, the MEA on Saturday said New Delhi is in touch with Washington to clarify issues.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, in response to a query during his weekly briefing, also said, its understanding is that the sanctioned transactions and companies are "not in violation of Indian laws".

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