New Delhi, June 30 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underscored India's commitment to "safe, orderly, and legal migration" while noting that the movement of skilled talent across borders has emerged as a critical driver of the modern global economy, rivalling traditional pillars like trade and investment.

Addressing the Human Resource Mobility Forum in the national capital on Tuesday, Jaishankar said that India has signed 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements (MMPAs) with 26 countries, including recent pacts with nations like Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Further, he issued a stern warning against illegal migration, stating that it compromises the "credibility of legal mobility ecosystems." The minister noted that u...