New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the assurances about protecting farmers' interest, Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Naresh Gujral on Thursday urged all political parties to support the Central government on the foreign policy amid the imposition of additional 25 per cent tariffs by the United States on the import of Indian goods.

"I am glad that the PM has taken a very firm stand on the issue and made it absolutely clear that India will protect its national interest and will not allow any other country to interfere in our independent foreign policy," the SAD leader said.

"I would urge all the political parties to support the government on this critical issue so that a strong message goes out to...