India Hits Back At Trump Advisor Navarro Over 'Brahmins Profiteering' Remark On Russian Oil

National News: India has now responded to the US for calling Brahmins profiteers in buying oil from Russia. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we have seen the false and misleading statements of Trump's advisor Navarro and we clearly reject them. We have talked about this earlier as well.Randhir Jaiswal said that relations between the US and India are very important to us. Our two countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnership, which is based on our shared interests, democratic values ​​and strong people-to-people ties. This partnership has faced many changes and challenges.

Talks on trade will continue

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we will continue to have dialogue with the US side on trade issues. We see the Quad as a valuable platform for discussing common interests on a number of issues among the four member countries. The leaders' summit is determined through diplomatic consultations between member countries.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the statement made by Peter Navarro (Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing to the US President), MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Mr. Navarro and obviously we reject them. We have also… pic.twitter.com/jadH6LjC5G

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Relationship with America will remain on this basis

Randhir Jaiswal said that we are focused on the concrete agenda to which both our countries are committed, and we hope that this relationship will continue to grow on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests. Said that as you may have seen, I would like to draw your attention to the joint military exercise going on in Alaska.

Ministry Responds To Australian Protests

On protests against Indians in Australia, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that anti-migrant protests took place in several cities of Australia on 31 August. Senior leaders and politicians of both the Australian government and the opposition have issued statements supporting Australia's multicultural identity.

They have also recognized the role of the Indian Australian community in the overall progress and development of Australia, and they highly appreciate and acknowledge this role. Said that we value a comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia, a very important element of which is the relationship between our people. We are in touch with the Australian government as well as the diaspora organization in Australia.