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PANJIM: US Consul General Mike Hankey on Friday highlighted significant opportunities for mutual research and business collaboration in the fields of technology and pharmaceuticals between India and the United States.
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Speaking at a press conference in the city, he said, “I see opportunities for collaboration between counterparts, as they are doing truly advanced work on both the US and Indian sides in electronic manufacturing and green energy.”
Praising Goa’s electronic and green energy industries, he remarked, “We are going to see connections forming between US and Indian companies, working on technology exchange and strengthening business relationships in these sectors. We are bringing together experts from both sides who are tackling similar challenges. I believe there is a two-way flow of information and expertise, and that we can learn from Goa’s experiences as much as Goans can learn from global experiences.”
Addressing the importance of diversified supply chains, the Consul General stated, “No supply chain can remain strong and resilient if it relies on a single point of origin. We are working to bring businesses and researchers together, so that companies can say, five years from now, we will need this technology, and researchers can respond by saying they will solve those challenges—ensuring there is more than one supplier outside of China.”
He further noted, “We have leading research institutions and a network of laboratories that are already engaging with their Indian counterparts. Indian and US companies have signed up, both metaphorically and literally, to collaborate.”
Highlighting the automotive sector, he said there are substantial opportunities for partnerships, especially in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler industries.
The Consul General also observed growth in trade, student exchanges, and collaborations between educational institutions in India and the United States.
Emphasising the importance of legal pathways for migration, he advised, “I encourage people not to use touts or agents. Whenever I speak to students, I always recommend our free service, EducationUSA, which has offices across the country. They provide guidance on travelling, securing funding, and selecting universities or colleges that suit individual needs.”
He added that, for the first time since 2008, India has topped the list of countries sending students to the US. “Last year, the US Consulate in Mumbai issued the highest number of student visas globally,” he said.
