New Delhi, July 3 -- India will raise concerns over delays in student visa approvals for Indian students during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Australia, with the issue set to figure in discussions between the two leaders, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

Responding to an ANI query on whether discussions would be held regarding the visa cap on Indian students in Australia, Joint Secretary (Indo-Pacific), MEA, Vishwesh Negi said Australia continues to remain a preferred destination for Indian students and that India is actively engaging Canberra to ensure genuine students and professionals are not adversely affected by visa-related issues.

"Australia remains a very popular destination for Indian st...