Human Trafficking
We are here to act: US Consul General sends strong message to human traffickers at Ranchi summit
Counter-trafficking experts convened in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, recently for the “U.S.–India Cooperation to Counter Trafficking Threats,” a conclave led by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, where representatives of government, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and academia discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation to dismantle transnational trafficking networks that harm both Indians and Americans.
Speaking at the event, U.S. Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz underscored America’s commitment to stopping trafficking networks at their source.
“Trafficking networks harm our communities, threaten our national security, and exploit the most vulnerable," Consul General Giles-Diaz said.
She said, "That is why we are here, not just to talk, but to act. Under President Trump, American foreign policy is anchored by a clear directive: Make America Safer. That means disrupting transnational criminal networks at the source. None of this can be done alone. We are here to work alongside you.”
As per a statement issued by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, the conclave featured American and Indian subject matter experts from law enforcement, NGOs, and academia, who shared information on advanced investigative models, data-driven border surveillance tools, and multi-agency coordination frameworks.
Participants focused on building practical mechanisms for U.S.-India cooperation to improve information sharing and encourage the adoption of advanced tech to help identify and prevent trafficking.
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