External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
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The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday dismissed a Reuters report that had suggested that Indian defence exports where being diverted to Ukraine.
In a statement released by MEA, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "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.
India has an impeccable track record of compliance with international obligations on the export of military and dual use items. India has been carrying out its defence exports taking into account its international obligations on non-proliferation and based on its own robust legal and regulatory framework, which includes a holistic assessment of relevant criteria, including end user obligations and certifications."
In its report Reuters said, "According to eleven Indian and European government and defence industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data, artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow."
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