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We do not operate under pressure: Govt on Trump's Russia sanctions bill

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The Indian government maintains that it will continue its independent foreign policy and prioritize its own interests regarding energy imports, despite potential impacts from US sanctions on Russia.

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  • Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated that India prioritizes its citizens' interests and maintains an independent foreign policy regarding trade and energy.
  • He emphasized that India selects energy sources based on commercial viability and economic factors, rather than responding to pressure from other nations.
  • This response comes amid questions regarding the potential impact of new US sanctions legislation targeting Russia on India's strategic decisions.

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Kirti Vardhan Singh

minister of state for external affairs

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  • The people of India are the top priority for our government. We will take every measure that benefits our public
    [1]The Times of India1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    and will continue to follow an independent foreign policy, minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said while responding to a question on the Russian Sanctions Bill and its possible impact on India.“ The people of India are the top priority for our government. We will take every measure that benefits our public ,” Singh said while talking to ANI. ‘We act in best interests of our country’ Singh said India does not base its decisions on the dictates of other nations and will take steps to safeguard the country's strength and

  • We maintain an independent foreign policy; we do not align ourselves based on the dictates of other nations but rather act in the best interests of our own country
    [1]The Times of India1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    its decisions on the dictates of other nations and will take steps to safeguard the country's strength and stability. “We will take decisive steps to ensure the strength and stability of our nation and its population. We maintain an independent foreign policy; we do not align ourselves based on the dictates of other nations but rather act in the best interests of our own country ,” he said.He also reiterated India's position on the tariffs being imposed, saying, “We have consistently maintained that the tariffs being imposed are unfair, and we do not operate under pressure from any other

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