India and the US have agreed to enhance cooperation and information sharing on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics in criminal investigations. A Memorandum of Understanding on cybercrime investigations was signed by India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra and Acting US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo in Washington, DC.
On Friday, India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering secure, reliable, and interoperable digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure during the US-India Information and Communications Technology Working Group meeting. The discussions held in New Delhi highlighted areas of collaboration, including advancements in 5G and 6G networks, artificial intelligence, cross-border data flows, and the promotion of Open Radio Access Networks.
The two governments concurred on collaborating in eight areas. They intend to promote the adoption of Open RAN at scale, including through continued discussions for the establishment of an Open RAN Academy in India. Joint efforts to promote trusted and resilient undersea cables and satellite systems, with the aim of enhancing global connectivity and supporting secure networks are also in the works.
Developing general principles, standards, and supporting research and development efforts for open and interoperable 6G networks is another area of focus. The countries also affirmed the importance of trustworthy cross-border data flows and data privacy protections to a strong digital economy and as an area for enhanced cooperation.
Both India and the United States noted that the cross-border movement of professionals has effectively contributed to the economic and technological partnerships between the two nations. Efficient visa processing is being emphasized in this context. The countries will continue to coordinate efforts in multilateral fora and multistakeholder settings, including on the responsible use of trustworthy AI technologies and in promoting AI safety.
