Country that will respond appropriately : S Jaishankar, EAM

Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India

Kampala (Uganda) – The forces which indulged in cross-border terrorism against India for decades and which India tolerated, they now know this is a different India, this India will give them a reply, said Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India while addressing the Indian community in Uganda. He also referred to the surgical and air strikes against Pakistan.

Dr Jaishankar said that India would not succumb to pressure from countries that dictate where it should buy oil. He emphasised external pressure does not influence the policies of India, and it is now an independent country that does what is in the interest of its citizens and consumers. Hence, India is maintaining a balanced relationship with US and Russia concerning oil. India is benefitting from both of these nations.