Prime Minister Modi flags concerns over visa changes in Australia to Turnbull

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged concerns over the outcome of recent changes in Australian regulations for the skilled professionals’ visa programme that is expected to affect Indian techies’ job opportunities.

Prime Minister Modi expressed concern about the possible impact of the changes in Australian regulations for skilled Indian professionals visa programme when Turnbull rang Modi up to thank him for the success of his recent visit to India.

It was agreed that officials from both sides will remain in close touch on the issue, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a release.

The two Prime Ministers also discussed the follow-up action taken after the visit of Turnbull to India last month, and the steps required to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.