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Clinton keeps diplomatic pressure on Iran, Pakistan during India visit
May 08, 2012
May 08, 2012
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obligations to remain free of nuclear weapons, but said it remains "a key country for our energy needs."
"It remains an important source of oil for us although its share of our imports is declining," he said, adding that discussions on the issue between the U.S. and India would continue.
India and Iran reached an agreement earlier this year to find a way around international sanctions that make it difficult to pay for the oil. Under the agreement, India would pay for about 45 percent of the purchases in rupees and Iran would use the Indian currency to buy goods
obligations to remain free of nuclear weapons, but said it remains "a key country for our energy needs."
"It remains an important source of oil for us although its share of our imports is declining," he said, adding that discussions on the issue between the U.S. and India would continue.
India and Iran reached an agreement earlier this year to find a way around international sanctions that make it difficult to pay for the oil. Under the agreement, India would pay for about 45 percent of the purchases in rupees and Iran would use the Indian currency to buy goods
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