India – UK MoU on Migration and Mobility Partnership

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India – UK MoU on Migration and Mobility Partnership

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – International Relations 

In news

  • Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Migration and Mobility Partnership.

Key takeaways 

  • The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU on Migration and Mobility Partnership between India and Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • Aim: (1) Liberalising issuance of visas promoting mobility of students, researchers and skilled professionals; (2) Strengthen cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and human trafficking between the two sides.
  • This MoU can support the innovation ecosystem in both countries by facilitating free flow of talent.
  • Ministry of External Affairs would closely monitor the effective implementation of the MoU through Joint Working Group mechanism.

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