India, June 19 -- Counter-trafficking experts convened in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, recently for the "U.S.-India Cooperation to Counter Trafficking Threats," a conclave led by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, where representatives of government, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and academia discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation to dismantle transnational trafficking networks that harm both Indians and Americans.

Speaking at the event, U.S. Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz underscored America's commitment to stopping trafficking networks at their source.

"Trafficking networks harm our communities, threaten our national security, and exploit the most vulnerable," Consul General Giles-Diaz said.

As per a statement i...