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News India Live, Digital Desk: Due to the ongoing tension and war in West Asia, the energy crisis has deepened across the world. In such difficult times, India has ‘Neighborhood First’ While introducing the policy, it has extended a helping hand towards its neighboring countries Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives. Keeping diplomatic bitterness aside, India has emerged as a ‘first responder’ for these countries.
Sri Lanka: 38,000 MT of fuel reached on one phone call
Amidst the huge oil shortage in Sri Lanka, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone and asked for help. India took prompt action within just a few days 38,000 metric tons (MT) Petroleum products sent to Colombo, which include 20,000 MT diesel and 18,000 MT petrol. The Sri Lankan President thanked PM Modi and Foreign Minister S. for this ‘quick support’. Expressed gratitude to Jaishankar.
Bangladesh: ‘Friendship Pipeline’ becomes lifeline
Bangladesh, which is struggling with political instability and energy crisis, had also demanded additional diesel from India. India has Numaligarh-Parvatipur ‘Friendship Pipeline’ Has ensured the energy security of Bangladesh by increasing the supply of high-speed diesel through. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) Secretary Anjan Kumar Mishra has also confirmed that India has extended full support to Bangladesh during this crisis.
Maldives: India remains ‘shield’ even after rebellion
Maldives, which is completely dependent on imports for its energy needs, was in deep crisis since February 2026. Despite a brief diplomatic spat under President Mohammed Muizzu, India has continued to supply fuel and gas to the Maldives on humanitarian and strategic grounds. Muizzu has also described India as his ‘most reliable partner’ after the recent crisis.
India’s strategy: Emerging stature as a ‘regional power’
PNGRB Secretary PHDCCI Hydrocarbon Summit 2026 “We must help our neighbors in this time of crisis,” he said. India is not only strengthening its energy security (20-40 days of reserves) but also creating a secure supply chain for other countries in South Asia. India has tried to reduce the impact of this crisis by diversifying its import sources (buying oil from Russia and Venezuela).
