New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- External Affairs Ministry today said the sourcing of India's defence requirements is determined solely by country's national security imperatives and strategic assessments. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this while briefing media in New Delhi in reply to a query on defense procurements. On energy sourcing, the spokesperson asserted that New Delhi is guided by what is on offer in the markets, and by the prevailing global circumstances.

Responding to a query on India Russia ties, the spokesperson said bilateral relationships with various countries stand on their own merit and should not be seen from the prism of a third country. He stressed that India and Russia have a steady and time-tested partnership. Mr...