No official word from US on capping H1B visa quota: MEA

India has claimed that Donald Trump administration has not given an official statement on capping H1B visa quota. H1B employment visa is widely used by Indian tech companies for on-site work in the US and the impending trade war between the US and China might as well affect India's technology sector.

New Delhi:TheMinistry of External Affairs on Thursday said there was no official word from the US on a source-based media report about capping of the H1B visas, of which Indians are a major beneficiary.

External Affairs Ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar, said that India will take a decision, which is guided by the nation's economic and security considerations, on the US warning that Indian companies found supplying equipment or other products of American origin to Chinese mobile company Huawei or its units could face punitive action.

Addressing the media, he said all issues that are on the table will be discussed when US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels on June 25-27, marking the first high-level visit from America since the new government was formed in India.

"Whatever issues exist, I think will be discussed appropriately," Kumar said on the talks that Pompeo will hold with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Replying to questions, Kumar said it would be unfair to speculate about the issues that would be discussed or the outcome of the talks.

"Most of the issues under the bilateral framework will be discussed. Also, some discussion will take place on regional and global issues of mutual interest," he said.

He said the relations with the US are diverse and deep-rooted.

Besides, India has been granted the 'Major Defence Partner' status by the US, which has also supported India's candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

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