Washington D.C., July 13 (ANI): India has expressed its concern over restrictive provisions of proposed American immigration laws.
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma conveyed New Delhi's concerns to U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker here.
Sharma said the movement of highly trained professionals delivering technology services should not be mistaken with immigrants.
He also shared the concerns of Indian IT industry with regard to inclusion of restrictive provisions on mobility of skilled professionals in the U.S. Immigration legislation currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress.
Sharma also briefed Pritzker on India's patent regime which is based on law; is fully TRIPS compliant and is backed by strong enforcement mechanisms.
Sharma underscored the need for a frank exchange of views on various bilateral issues. He also emphasised the importance of approaching these issues from the perspective of enhancing India-U.S. trade and economic engagement.
Sharma highlighted the opportunities for the US businesses in India's National Manufacturing Policy. He informed Pritzker that India has approved setting up of 13 national investment and manufacturing zones of which eight have been approved along Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Sharma and Pritzker also agreed to maintain high level communication een them and strengthen functional dialogue mechanisms between the officials on both sides.
Pritzker accepted Sharma's invitation to visit India on mutually convenient dates.
Sharma also met the President and CEO of Walmart Asia Scott Price to discuss issues related to multi-brand retail trading. He also met Amazon.com's Vice President for Global Public Policy Paul Misener to discuss issues pertaining to e-commerce. (ANI)
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