National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Nasscom today congratulated Senator Barack Obama for his historic victory in the US Presidential polls.
In a statement, NASSCOM said it looked forward to the opportunity of working with the President-elect and his administration on mutually beneficial policies that will boost economy in both nations, enhance bilateral national security matters between India and the US, and build on the long standing partnership the two democracies share.
With the global economy stressed, it is more important than ever that India and the US find ways to partner together to spur innovation, foster economic growth, develop an educated and skilled workforce and create jobs for modern global market place thereby finding solutions to balance current situation, the statement said.
With the recent nuclear deal, the two nations are closer than ever before. NASSCOM shares many of the same economic and diplomatic goals outlined by President-elect Obama during the course of his campaign, it said.
Specifically, NASSCOM supports expanding the H1B visa program so that highly skilled workers can help companies lead the way on innovation and contribute additional jobs and economic growth in the United States, it said.
