India has strongly criticised the United States for imposing additional tariffs related to its oil imports from Russia, calling the move "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable."
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said the United States has in recent days targeted India's oil imports from Russia.
"We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India. It is therefore extremely unfortunate that the US should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest,” the ministry said.
“India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests,” added the statement.