External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stressed the necessity of a “global workforce” model, stating that many countries cannot meet their labor demands solely from their national populations.

His remarks, delivered at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, come in the context of US President Donald Trump’s new hardline immigration policies, including an unprecedented $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas .

Key Takeaways from Jaishankar’s Comments

Demographic Reality: Jaishankar argued that the reality of global demand and demographics necessitates a workforce that can be distributed globally, stating, “demands cannot be met in many countries purely out of national demographics.”

Call for a New Model: He called on the international economy to create a

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