National Security Advisor Ajit Doval emphasized the importance of India and the US leading the development of critical technologies to protect and defend their shared value systems. This statement was made during the iCET industry roundtable, where Doval and his American counterpart Jake Sullivan discussed collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor, critical minerals, advanced telecommunication, and defense space. The iCET initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden, aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations in critical technologies.
During the roundtable, Doval commended the progress of iCET and emphasized the crucial role of the semiconductor industry in technology development. Meanwhile, Sullivan highlighted the need for innovation, production, and deployment in technology partnerships between India and the US. The officials assured the industry of their support in addressing specific issues to deepen India-US ties, welcoming collaboration and promising to resolve any barriers hindering closer cooperation.
The collaboration under iCET signifies a significant agreement between India and the US on emerging technologies, including AI, semiconductors, biotech, and defense innovation. Industry representatives shared their experiences of collaboration and discussed plans to enhance India-US cooperation with government facilitation. Sullivan’s visit to India, accompanied by a high-level delegation, comes after a conversation between PM Modi and President Biden at the G7 summit, highlighting the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties in critical technology sectors.
