New Delhi Says In Contact With Washington On Russia's S-400 Systems

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published October 18, 2018 | 05:14 PM

India is in contact with the United States regarding the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missile systems, India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar said Thursday.

NEW DELHI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th October, 2018) India is in contact with the United States regarding the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missile systems, India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar said Thursday.

"On S-400, I can tell you that this is dictated by our national interests.

You are aware that we are engaged with the US on this matter and we have shared our position with the US side on different levels. These discussions have contributed to a better understanding by the US on our objectives or concerns, as well as our sensitivities and expectations," he told reporters.

"The idea is to remain engaged with the US side as far as this issue is concerned," Kumar said.