External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addresses an annual press conference on three years of governance.  Addressing the press meet alongside VK Singh (MoS External Affairs), MJ Akbar (MoS External Affairs) and MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay, Swaraj said the security of Indians abroad has always been a priority of her government. She said she has simplified passport laws which saw a 50% increase in applications. 80,000 Indians in trouble abroad rescued in the last three years. She said America's new HI1B visa rules were a matter of concern for India.

On Indo-US ties, Swaraj said: PM Modi has spoken to US President Trump three times, while she has also spoken to his foreign minister.

-- India, US have ties that are mutually beneficial. US is a major defence partner.

-- US has given no indication that it wants to dilute its relationship with India in any way.

Paris climate deal: India is committed to the Paris climate deal. It is a signatory to the deal irrespective of America's participation.

India signed the deal because it believes in a better environment. India committed to creating a better environment, it is in our ethos. It is part of Indian culture. India has neither been forced to sign the accord nor did we receive any monetary benefits for signing the accord.