The movement of skilled professionals is an important part of India-U.S. ties and benefits both countries, New Delhi said on Friday amid a debate over H-1B visas on which President-elect Donald Trump and his backer Elon Musk commented recently.

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the mutual benefits of skilled professional mobility with the US, particularly concerning H-1B visas.

India emphasized the importance of skilled professionals in strengthening India-U.S. ties, highlighting mutual benefits from H-1B visas, which India predominantly receives (78% in 2023). Amid debates over the program,