India Cannot Be Dependent on Any Country: Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the opening of an international trade exhibition in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, emphasized India's close ties with Russia, as reported by RIA Novosti.

"Russia is our partner," he stated.

The Indian leader also pointed out the strong connections between India and Russia in the defense production sector.

According to him, a country like India does not want and cannot be dependent on any nation.

These statements come amid deteriorating relations between India and the United States, following Washington's imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports. The Indian side claims that half of these tariffs were imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump due to the increase in oil purchases from Russia by India.