India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to a report by Amnesty International that alleged India's arms exports to Israel could make it complicit in the conflict in Gaza. The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said that India's defense exports are subject to strict regulations and are not directed at any specific country.
The Amnesty report, released earlier this week, claimed that India had exported components and technology to Israel that could be used in military operations in Gaza. The report called on India to halt such exports, citing potential violations of international law.
In response, Jaiswal stated that India follows a robust export control regime and that all defense exports are in compliance with international obligations. He did not confirm or deny specific exports to Israel, but emphasized that India's policy is to maintain strategic autonomy in foreign affairs.
The issue has sparked debate in India, with some civil society groups and opposition parties urging the government to review its arms exports to Israel. However, the government has maintained that its defense exports are transparent and adhere to legal frameworks.
