US talks of illegal migrants, Jaishankar says 'always been open to their return'
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 () Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed irregular migration with EAM S Jaishankar, who reiterated India's stance on legal and illegal mobility. Jaishankar highlighted delays in visas for Indian nationals affecting bilateral relations. He also mentioned the need for validation of individuals' origins before addressing migration issues and briefly touched on the Bangladesh situation with Rubio.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's stance on illegal migration, emphasizing the country's openness to the "legitimate return" of Indian nationals living illegally abroad, particularly in the US. He highlighted the consistent and principled position India maintains on...