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US-India discuss concerns about 'irregular immigration’: US State Department
The Trump Administration expressed its commitment to working with India to strengthen economic ties and address issues related to irregular migration.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio / X/@DrSJaishankar
The US State Department has said that the US and India are discussing concerns about irregular immigration. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Jan. 21 at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the U.S. State Department.
Jaishankar is in Washington at the invitation of the U.S. government to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States held on Jan. 20, underscoring efforts to strengthen the growing partnership between India and the U.S.
During his meeting with Rubio, Jaishankar highlighted immigration as a key focus of their discussions. Both leaders acknowledged the vital contributions of skilled Indian professionals to the U.S. economy and expressed a mutual commitment to advancing policies that enhance their mobility.
The discussions come as Trump's new immigration policies have placed a high priority on deportations. Hours after he was inaugurated, Trump announced to end birthright citizenship, which would impact a huge number of Indian-origin members living in America.
According to an official statement from the U.S. State Department, “Secretary Rubio also emphasized the Trump Administration’s desire to work with India to advance economic ties and address concerns related to irregular migration.”
The discussions further underscored the shared commitment to strengthening the U.S.-India partnership. The meeting explored a wide range of topics, including regional challenges and opportunities to deepen collaboration in critical and emerging technologies, defense cooperation, energy, and efforts to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Jaishankar, highlighting the contributions of Indian talent, reiterated New Delhi’s willingness to work collaboratively on immigration issues for mutual benefit.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar tweeted, “Delighted to meet @secrubio for his first bilateral meeting after assumption of office as Secretary of State. Reviewed our extensive bilateral partnership, of which @secrubio has been a strong advocate. Also exchanged views on a wide range of regional and global issues, including migration frameworks. Look forward to closely working with him to advance our strategic cooperation.”
Delighted to meet @secrubio for his first bilateral meeting after assumption of office as Secretary of State.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 21, 2025
Reviewed our extensive bilateral partnership, of which @secrubio has been a strong advocate.
Also exchanged views on a wide range of regional and global issues.
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Jaishankar also met with the new U.S. National Security Adviser, Mike Walz, at the White House on Jan 21. This was Walz's first international meeting since assuming office earlier on Jan. 21.
"Great to meet NSA @michaelgwaltz again this afternoon. Discussed strengthening our friendship to ensure mutual benefit and enhance global stability and prosperity. Looking forward to working together on an active and outcome-oriented agenda," Jaishankar shared on X post.
Great to meet NSA @michaelgwaltz again this afternoon.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 21, 2025
Discussed strengthening our friendship to ensure mutual benefit and enhance global stability and prosperity.
Looking forward to working together on an active and outcome oriented agenda.
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These two important meetings, which marked Secretary Rubio’s first bilateral engagement, and National Security Adviser Mike Walz’s first international interaction with Jaishankar, signaled Washington's high priority on its relationship with New Delhi as the new Trump administration begins its term.
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