PM Modi urges US to have balanced & farsighted perspective on movement of skilled professionals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the US to have a balanced and farsighted perspective on the movement of skilled professionals. Mr. Modi made the comment while receiving a 26-member bi-partisan US Congressional delegation in New Delhi yesterday.
Prime Minister shared his perspective on areas where both countries can work even more closely, including in facilitating greater people-to-people linkages. In this context, Mr. Modi referred to the role of skilled Indian talent in enriching the American economy and society and urged



developing a reflective, balanced and farsighted perspective on movement of skilled professionals.
Prime Minister recalled his positive conversation with President Donald Trump and the shared commitment to further strengthen ties that have grown deeper in the last two and a half years. In this regard, Mr. Modi recognized Congress’ strong bipartisan support for the India-US partnership. He said the Congress Representatives' visit indicate a good start to bilateral exchanges after the change in the US Administration and Congress.