New Delhi, June 5 -- Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India's foreign policy is independent adding that key pillars of it are well known.

Responding to a query about Russian President Vladimir Putin praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for protecting India's national interests, Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal at a press briefing said, "India's foreign policy is independent, and our key pillars are well known to everyone. This has not changed."

On Putin's remarks regarding SU-57 program, Jaiswal said, "Russia and India have had strong defence relations for many years, which have continued over time. As for this specific program, you will be able to get detailed information from the Ministry ...