"Factually incorrect", "entirely baseless": India rejects NATO chief Mark Rutte's claim on PM Modi
Published on: Sept. 26, 2025, 5:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
India rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that PM Modi spoke to Russian President Putin after US tariffs, calling it 'factually incorrect and entirely baseless.' The MEA said no such talks occurred, urged NATO to act responsibly, and reaffirmed India's right to safeguard national interests and economic security.