India Says It Will Pursue Independent Policy Amid Sanctions Concerns

India says it will make its own decisions about foreign policy.

Kirti Vardhan Singh said the needs of Indian people come first.

He was answering a question about a bill involving sanctions on Russia.

Singh said India does not simply follow what other countries tell it to do.

He said the government wants to protect India’s strength and stability.

He also called the tariffs being imposed on India unfair.

India says it will not make decisions because of pressure from another country.

For energy, the government says it will choose suppliers and options that are affordable and make economic sense.

The statement says India will choose what it believes is best for its people.