Indian Foreign Ministry denies info on Indian shells export to Ukraine

17:52, 19.09.2024 1 min read

Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal has denied media reports on the redirection of Indian defense exports to Ukraine.

"We have seen the Reuters report. It is speculative and misleading. It implies violations by India where none exist and, hence, is inaccurate and mischievous," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website.

The ministry said that India has an impeccable track record of compliance with its international obligations to export military and dual use items.

"India has been carrying out its defence exports taking into account its international obligations and on non-proliferation and beased on it own robust legal and regulatory framework, which includes a holistic assessment of relevant criteria, including end user obligations and certifications," the ministry said in the statement.

Earlier, Reuters, citing 11 Indian and European officials and defense industry representatives, wrote that Indian artillery shells purchased by European intermediaries have been supplied to Ukraine for more than a year.