Strategic India-US tech ties expand into chips, AI and critical minerals collaboration

India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors artificial intelligence quantum technologies and critical minerals with senior officials from both countries saying the strategic partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply chainsSpeaking at a highlevel roundtable in Washington this week hosted by the USIndia Strategic and Partnership Forum Indiarsquos Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra said the two countries have complementary strengths in emerging technologiesldquoThe opportunity before the United States and India extends from chips to neural networks Indiarsquos missionbased approach across semiconductors AI and quantum technologies combined with Americarsquos innovation ecosystem creates enormous potential for collaborationldquoTogether we can build trusted resilient technology ecosystems while ensuring secure access to the critical infrastructure that powers these emerging technologiesrdquo he saidThe roundtable brought together diplomats policymakers and industry leaders working in semiconductors AI quantum technologies and critical minerals The discussions focused on strengthening critical supply chains accelerating AI innovation and building economic resilienceS Krishnan Secretary in Indiarsquos Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology MeitY said India was rapidly emerging as a trusted partner in the global technology supply chainldquoIndia is positioning itself as a trusted and resilient partner in the global technology supply chain Our electronics manufacturing ecosystem has expanded dramatically semiconductor fabrication is now becoming a reality and the next phase of our Semiconductor Mission will build on this momentumldquoCombined with Indiarsquos talent digital public infrastructure and AI capabilities we have an opportunity to develop solutions not just for India but for the worldrdquo he saidK Nagaraj Naidu Additional Secretary Americas in the Ministry of External Affairs said the IndiaUS relationship had evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership suited to emerging technologiesldquoIndia and the United States have built a comprehensive strategic partnership fit for the 21st century Through initiatives spanning AI quantum technologies critical minerals advanced energy and trusted supply chains we are now moving from principles to projectsldquoThe private sector will play an indispensable role in transforming these frameworks into realworld outcomesrdquo he saidUSIndia Strategic Partnership Forum USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi said that microchips and critical minerals would define the future of the global economyldquoThe United States and India are uniquely positioned to build the trusted technology partnership of the 21st century From semiconductors and AI to critical minerals and quantum technologies the government can establish the enabling frameworkldquoBut it is industry that will ultimately drive execution innovation and investment USISPF is proud to convene this dialogue to help translate strategic vision into tangible partnershipsrdquo he saidUSISPF organised the roundtable in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington and the Silverado Policy AcceleratorIt also featured Bill Guidera Deputy Under Secretary for Innovation and Engagement at the US Department of Commerce and Christopher Saldana Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Critical Minerals Materials and Manufacturing at the US Department of EnergyThe organisers said closer collaboration between governments industry and research institutions would be essential as India and the United States deepen cooperation in emerging technologies and resilient supply chainsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever