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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday rebutted US President Joe Biden's recent claims that 'xenophobia' was hindering India's economic progress as the country, along with many others, does not welcome immigrants...
Speaking at a round table organised by The Economic Times, Jaishankar asserted that India has always been "open and welcoming" to people from diverse societies...
Supporting his argument, Jaishankar highlighted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) enacted by the Central government provides opportunities "for people who are in trouble"...
I think we should be open to people who have the need to come to India, who have a claim to come to India," Jaishankar said.. S Jaishankar further asserted that India's economy was not faltering...
Jaishankar's response came days after US President Joe Biden had claimed that "xenophobia" in China, Japan, and India was impeding growth in their respective economies, highlighting the positive impact of migration on the US economy...
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