Reduced petrol imports discussed as Indian minister concludes visit
22 Feb 2014, 1:21 PM
Daniel Bosley
Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid has informed the Maldivian Government of its intention to continue supplying essential goods, with plans to supply petroleum products “on favourable terms”.
A joint statement released at the conclusion of Khurshid’s visit revealed an agreement had been reached “in principle” with Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd to export diesel, petrol, and aviation fuels to the Maldives.
Mangalore Petroleum is a subsidiary of the India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
“[The] Indian side informed the Maldivian side of its agreement to continue supplying essential goods to Maldives,” read the statement detailing bilateral talks held this week.
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