New Delhi, May 24 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday addressed concerns regarding adjustments to the American visa system, clarifying that current changes are part of a global "modernisation" effort rather than measures targeted specifically at India.

Speaking at a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rubio reaffirmed the immense value the Indian community brings to the United States. He highlighted that Indian companies have invested over $20 billion into the US economy. He expressed a clear desire for this partnership to continue and expand.

He said Washington wants Indian investment in the US to keep rising even as it reforms how it admits foreign nationals.

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