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Both leaders resolved to strengthen collaborations between the higher education institutions through efforts such as joint and dual degree and twinning programmes, establishing joint Centres of Excellence, and setting up of offshore campuses of premier educational institutions of the US in India, said the joint…Read More
The two leaders noted that the more than 300,000-strong Indian student community contributes over $8 billion annually to the US economy and helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs, the joint statement said. (Pic/Reuters)
During their extensive discussions at the White House on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump recognised that the talent flow and movement of students, researchers, and employees have mutually benefitted both countries.
“President Trump and Prime Minister Modi noted the importance of advancing the people-to-people ties between the two countries. In this context, they noted that the more than 300,000-strong Indian student community contributes over $8 billion annually to the US economy and helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs,” the joint statement said.
“Recognising the importance of international academic collaborations in fostering innovation, improving learning outcomes and development of a future-ready workforce, both leaders resolved to strengthen collaborations between the higher education institutions through efforts such as joint and dual degree and twinning programmes, establishing joint Centres of Excellence, and setting up of offshore campuses of premier educational institutions of the US in India,” it added.
During the joint press conference, PM Modi also said, “The Indian community in America is an important link in our relationship. To deepen our people-to-people ties, we will soon open new Indian consulates in Los Angeles and Boston.” He also said, “We have invited American universities and educational institutions to open offshore campuses in India.”
Following this, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan posted on social media site X, “Wholeheartedly welcome PM Modi and President Trump’s strong resolve to further strengthen academic collaborations between American and Indian HEIs.”
“This will add momentum to realising mutual priorities in education and research, give scale to our internalisation efforts, pave the way for fortifying knowledge bridges and take India-U.S. knowledge cooperation to greater heights,” he said.
