<p>Highlighting the rapidly growing trade and economic engagement between India and the US, Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has conveyed her deep appreciation to a key lawmaker for his support for high-skilled immigration.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The ambassador discussed this issue of significant interest for Indian businesses in the US during a meeting Monday with Robert Menendez, Democratic chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. There was also a discussion on the proposed immigration reform bill proposed by the Senate Gang of Eight of which Menendez is a member, , according to an Indian Embassy media release.<br /><br />Menendez, who is also a member of the Senate India Caucus, has long championed the interests of the Indian American community in the US Congress.<br /><br />Rao and Menendez also exchanged views on the latest developments in India-US relations and highlighted the shared values and interests binding their strategic partnership, the Embassy release said.<br /><br />"They expressed appreciation for the strength provided to this partnership by the rich and vibrant contributions of the Indian American community in the United States." It said.<br /><br />Rao and Menendez also exchanged views on the regional situation in South Asia.<br />Rao invited Senator Menendez to visit India. He accepted the invitation for such a visit at a mutually convenient time, the release said.<br /></p>
<p>Highlighting the rapidly growing trade and economic engagement between India and the US, Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has conveyed her deep appreciation to a key lawmaker for his support for high-skilled immigration.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The ambassador discussed this issue of significant interest for Indian businesses in the US during a meeting Monday with Robert Menendez, Democratic chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. There was also a discussion on the proposed immigration reform bill proposed by the Senate Gang of Eight of which Menendez is a member, , according to an Indian Embassy media release.<br /><br />Menendez, who is also a member of the Senate India Caucus, has long championed the interests of the Indian American community in the US Congress.<br /><br />Rao and Menendez also exchanged views on the latest developments in India-US relations and highlighted the shared values and interests binding their strategic partnership, the Embassy release said.<br /><br />"They expressed appreciation for the strength provided to this partnership by the rich and vibrant contributions of the Indian American community in the United States." It said.<br /><br />Rao and Menendez also exchanged views on the regional situation in South Asia.<br />Rao invited Senator Menendez to visit India. He accepted the invitation for such a visit at a mutually convenient time, the release said.<br /></p>