Addressing the program of Observer Research Foundation during the United Nations General Assembly session, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a dig at US President Donald Trump without naming him. He said that in the changing world, countries will have to take steps towards preparing a more contemporary, skilled and acceptable global workforce. He emphasized that the nation cannot escape the reality that due to national demographics, the demand for global workforce in many countries cannot be met.
Jaishankar's comment amidst Trump's tough stance
His remarks have come amidst the strict stance of President Donald Trump on business and duty challenges as well as on immigration, including a new fee of US $ 100,000 on H-1B visa, mainly affecting Indian professionals. Indians are majority among the beneficiaries of these temporary work visas.
Appeal for construction of more acceptable global workforce
During the United Nations General Assembly session on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), while addressing the program 'At the Heart of Development: Ed, Trade and Technology' organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), S Jaishankar called for the construction of a global workforce that could be more acceptable, contemporary and skilled, which was then installed in a legendary, global work.
He said, 'Where to keep that global workforce and where it is deployed, it can be a matter of political debate. But it cannot be avoided. If you look at demand and demographics, then in many countries only their demand cannot be met on the basis of their national demographics.
Can't run away from reality- Jaishankar
He said, 'This is a reality. You cannot run away from this reality. So how can we create a more acceptable, contemporary, skilled model of global workforce, which can be deployed in a decentralized, global workplace? I think this is a big question today, which the international economy has to solve.
Business finds its way- Jaishankar
Jaishankar said, 'We will see that there will be new and different business agreements between the countries, becoming part of this re -structured world, such decisions will be taken which may not be taken under normal circumstances. The countries will be interested in looking for new partnerships and new areas today and sometimes they will feel its compulsion. '' He said, “Even though uncertainty and not guessing aspects, there are aspects that can be present, but eventually business finds its way.”
He said that today 'doing business is much easier than before' due to both physical and digital reasons, because today there are better roads, shipping facilities and far more smooth business landscapes in human history.