India and IOM discuss migration and mobility cooperation

India and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are working to strengthen bilateral cooperation regarding migration and mobility. During an official visit to India, IOM Director General Amy Pope held several high-level meetings in New Delhi to discuss global trends and expand India’s opportunities in the sector.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Pope to discuss ongoing initiatives. Additionally, Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, held discussions with Pope regarding global migration trends.

On the labor front, Pope met with Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje. Their discussions focused on practical cooperation concerning skills recognition, ethical recruitment protocols, and establishing regular labor pathways designed to protect workers while expanding professional opportunities. Pope also visited workers in Chennai who utilize Mobile Worker Resource Centres provided by the IOM.