By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradha was on Wednesday held a video talk with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak and wished speedy recovery for Russia and its people in their efforts to address the #Covid19 pandemic.
“Had a video conversation with Russian Energy Minister H.E. Mr. Alexander Novak. Wished speedy recovery for Russia and its people in their efforts to address the #Covid19 pandemic.
Discussed about global energy stability due to #Covid19, especially in the oil and gas sector, Union Minister Pradhan twitted.
The PNG-Steel Minister Pradhan, also, conveyed India’s appreciation for Russia’s prominent role in stabilising the global oil and gas market.
“We both agreed to jointly address global economic revival and energy stability.Reviewed our ongoing bilateral energy cooperation and reiterated our continued interest in strengthening the hydrocarbons engagement in the entire spectrum – sourcing of crude and natural gas and two-way investments.We also agreed to continue to explore opportunities for increasing import of coking coal from Russia, including the Far East,” Union Minister Pradhan added.