Battling the Human Trafficking Ecosystem: A Global Call to Action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, emphasized the need to dismantle the human trafficking 'ecosystem' that lures individuals into illegal immigration with false promises. Modi called for India-US cooperation to combat this global issue, safeguarding vulnerable individuals from exploitation.

During a visit to the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a pertinent global issue: the human trafficking 'ecosystem' that exploits individuals by luring them into illegal immigration. Modi emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between nations, particularly the United States and India, to eradicate this pervasive problem.

Modi asserted that illegal immigrants, misled by promises of a better future, often hail from humble backgrounds and end up in distressing situations abroad. During discussions with President Donald Trump, Modi reiterated India's willingness to repatriate Indian citizens living illegally in foreign countries, while highlighting that the issue extends beyond mere deportation.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri further elaborated on Modi's remarks, pointing out the necessity of international cooperation to dismantle trafficking networks. He mentioned that America and India are seeking deeper institutional collaboration between their law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat these networks effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)