Puri said there was no global shortage of energy as such, with around 104 million barrels of crude available daily against global consumption of about 94 million barrels.
The External Affairs Minister said India’s summit brought leaders together, secured a joint declaration on West Asia and delivered a strong message on the Global South and terrorism.
Sources said India led sustained consultations at both official and political levels to bridge the differences and prevent the disagreements from derailing the summit outcome.
Modi told Masoud Pezeshkian that India wants to “expand and diversify” trade with Iran and stressed the need to protect civilians, commercial shipping and freedom of navigation.
