New Delhi, May 25 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said that diversifying India's energy sources remains a key priority as part of New Delhi's national interest to provide affordable energy access for citizens, noting that it is of "prime importance" for the central government.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has been steadily expanding its energy procurement from multiple countries to strengthen energy security and ensure a stable supply at reasonable prices.

He stated that India's diversification strategy also included buying energy from the US.

"The national interest of our people is of prime importance to us, as we provide t...