India, US Advance AI, Chip And Quantum Cooperation
WASHINGTON, DC-India and the United States are stepping up cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and critical minerals, with officials from both countries saying the partnership is moving from policy frameworks to concrete projects and trusted technology supply chains.
Speaking at a roundtable here, India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said the two countries have complementary strengths in emerging technologies.
“The opportunity before the United States and India extends from chips to neural networks. India’s mission-based approach across semiconductors, AI, and quantum technologies, combined with America’s innovation ecosystem, creates enormous potential for collaboration. Together, we can build trusted, resilient technology ecosystems while ensuring secure access to the critical infrastructure that powers these emerging technologies,” he said.
The roundtable, organized by USISPF in partnership with the Embassy of India and the Silverado Policy Accelerator, brought together diplomats, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss strengthening critical supply chains, accelerating AI innovation and building economic resilience.
S. Krishnan, Secretary in India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said India was rapidly emerging as a trusted partner in the global technology supply chain.
K. Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said the India-US relationship had evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership for emerging technologies.
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said industry would play a key role in translating government initiatives into investments and technology partnerships.
The roundtable 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 Energy. (IANS)
