Imran Khan Praises India’s Foreign Policy yet Again

“We wanted to get cheap Russian crude oil just like India but that could not happen as unfortunately, my government fell due to a no-confidence motion,” said former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in a video message to Pakistan’s citizens.

In the past Imran Khan has acknowledged India’s achievements in terms of growing its economy and purchasing Russian oil despite Western pressure.

Speaking at a public gathering in September 2022, the PTI chief said, “No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?”

In May 2022, Imran Khan praised PM Modi’s decision to purchase cheap oil from Russia despite pressure from the United States.

“Despite being part of the Quad, India withstood US pressure and bought cheap oil from Russia to facilitate its people,” tweeted Imran.

Ever since the war between Russia and Ukraine, the West and Europe imposed stringent sanctions on its energy. This resulted in Russia’s offering more discounts to its oldest ally, India.

Imran Khan has repeatedly claimed that his government was thrown out for pursuing an “independent foreign policy,” which would have allowed the country to buy oil at a discounted price from Russia, just like India.