Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged that agreements on energy supplies to India will be fulfilled despite external competition. During an interview, Mr. Lavrov said that Russia will do everything to ensure that unfair and dishonest competition does not damage bilateral agreements.
On the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Minister said that it is flagship project. He said cooperation on the construction of new power units for this nuclear plant is continuing.
Mr. Lavrov said Russia continue supplying hydrocarbons such as gas, oil, and coal. The Kudankulam nuclear power plant is being built in Tamil Nadu with the technical assistance of Russia.
In an interview with Russia Today-India ahead of his visit to New Delhi this week, Lavrov also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is one of the most energetic leaders the world has ever seen.
“I can guarantee that India’s interests as they apply to Russian supplies will not suffer. We will do everything to ensure that this unfair and dishonest competition does not damage our agreements,” he said.