New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- India remains committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people and will continue to pursue it through diversified sources of supply, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, shortly after the US parliament passed a bill that empowers President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy.

India flagged the potential impact of the US move on bilateral ties and global energy markets, while stressing its resolve to protect its economic interests.

"This issue has been discussed at high levels in recent months with various US interlocutors. Its potential implications for not just the bilateral relationship but also the international energy market have b...