"When Will American Overreach Stop": Norway Diplomat On Adani Case
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The Adani Group also rejected the charges as baseless. In a statement, the conglomerate clarified that none of its directors or listed firms were accused of wrongdoing.
Norwegian diplomat and former UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim has questioned the US government report on the Adani Group, calling it a case of "American overreach." Speaking out on global media coverage of the report, Mr Solheim asked, "When will American overreach stop?" When will American overreach stop??The last week global media have been full of stories about indictment against the Adani Group by an American Prosecutor.It is time the world starts asking when American overreach will stop? Lets turn the table for a second and assume that… pic.twitter.com/w6JR6QM4vC
The US report accuses certain Adani Group-linked individuals of discussing bribes to secure solar energy contracts in India. However, Mr Solheim pointed out that the allegations lack evidence of actual bribe payments or involvement of top Adani leaders. Mr Solheim said that such actions by US authorities hinder India's green energy transformation and disrupt one of the country's largest economic powerhouses.
"When will American overreach stop? The last week global media have been full of stories about indictment against the Adani Group by an American Prosecutor. It is time the world starts asking when American overreach will stop. Let's turn the table for a second and assume that an Indian Court charged top American business executives for crimes allegedly done in the US. Would this be acceptable to America? Would American media find it appropriate?" he posted on X.
