India’s participation in military exercises with Moscow and the purchase of Russian oil “stand on the road closer to the EU, said on Wednesday, the main diplomatic block Kaja Kallas said.
– Ultimately, our partnership is not just a trade, but also the defense of the international order based on the rules – said Kallas, announcing the strategy of the Block to Strengthen EU Liaison and India.
In addition to the other allies of Moscow, including Iran, India participated in the joint Russian exercises in the West with Belarus this month, of which part of which was held near the Borders of NATO.
– Participation in military exercises, oil purchases – all of these are obstacles to our cooperation when it comes to deepening connections – said Kallas.
Despite the lack of compliance around Russia, the European Union and India are working on the conclusion of a free trade agreement until the end of 2025. year, in the middle of the tension of New Delhi with Washington.
Relations between the United States and India have been tense since President Donald Trump increased customs month to most Indian exports to 50 percent as retaliation to continue the purchase of Russian oil by New Delhi.
The EU is the largest trading partner of India, and the trade between the two economic giants increased by 90 percent in the last decade, said European Commissioner for Moroš Šefčovich.
(Vijesti.ba/fena)
