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India-Finland Forge Strategic Tech Pact: AI to 6G, Green Energy & More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the elevation of India-Finland relations to a strategic partnership focused on digitalisation and sustainability. He highlighted existing collaborations, including Nokia's telecom networks and Finnish architects' work on the Chenab River railway bridge. The new partnership aims to accelerate cooperation in advanced areas like artificial intelligence, 6G telecommunications, and quantum computing. The announcement came during Finnish President Alexander Stubb's state visit, which included high-level meetings aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.

Key Points: India, Finland Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership on Tech

  • New strategic partnership announced
  • Focus on digitalisation and sustainability
  • Cooperation spans AI, 6G, quantum computing
  • Built on legacy projects like Chenab bridge
  • Green tech and bioenergy collaboration
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"India-Finland strategic partnership will accelerate cooperation from AI to 6G," says PM Modi

PM Modi announces strategic partnership with Finland focusing on AI, 6G, quantum computing, and green energy to accelerate bilateral cooperation.

"This partnership will accelerate and energise our cooperation in many high-tech areas, from AI to 6G telecom, from clean energy to quantum computing. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Finland are deepening their cooperation across key sectors, announcing that the two countries are elevating their ties into a strategic partnership focused on digitalisation and sustainability.

Speaking during a joint press meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, PM Modi highlighted the long-standing collaboration between the two nations in technology, infrastructure and innovation.

"This agreement will further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and technology between India and Finland. India and Finland are important partners. Nokia's mobile phones and telecom networks connected millions of people in India. With the cooperation of Finnish architects, we have built the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River," the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi also pointed to growing collaboration in green technology and renewable energy. "In partnership with Finland, we have also built the world's largest bamboo-to-bioethanol refinery in Numaligarh," he said.

Emphasising the future direction of the partnership, PM Modi said the two countries are expanding cooperation across advanced and emerging technologies.

"Inspired by such important examples, during President Stubb's visit, we are transforming India-Finland relations into a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability. This partnership will accelerate and energise our cooperation in many high-tech areas, from AI to 6G telecom, from clean energy to quantum computing," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

Earlier today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the visiting Finnish President in the national capital, expressing confidence that high-level engagements would continue to bolster bilateral relations between India and Finland.

Stubb who is on a State Visit to India was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival on Wednesday in New Delhi. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "A warm welcome to India! President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland has arrived in New Delhi on a State Visit to India."

Taking to the social media platform X, the External Affairs Minister Jaishankar shared his thoughts on the morning meeting, stating, "Delighted to call on President Alexander Stubb of Finland today morning in Delhi."

Highlighting the broader significance of the Finnish President's visit, Jaishankar noted that he is "Confident that his meeting with PM @narendramodi will further strengthen India-Finland ties." He also added that he "Look forward to his address later this evening at @raisinadialogue."

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see concrete examples mentioned like the Chenab bridge and the bioethanol plant. Partnerships should translate into real projects that benefit people and create jobs. Hope this leads to more tech transfer and manufacturing in India.
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Rohit P
Nokia bringing connectivity to India is a great example of past collaboration. Now with 6G on the horizon, this strategic partnership is timely. We need to ensure Indian companies and startups are equal partners in this, not just consumers of foreign tech.
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Sarah B
The focus on sustainability and green tech is the most crucial part. Learning from Finland's experience in circular economy and clean energy can help India meet its climate goals while developing. A win-win.
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Vikram M
While the announcements sound impressive, I hope the benefits reach the common man. Strategic partnerships are good, but we need to see how this improves digital infrastructure in rural areas or makes green energy cheaper for households.
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Karthik V
Quantum computing collaboration? That's ambitious and exciting! Finland has excellent research institutions. If our IITs and IISc can partner with them, it could be a game-changer for India's scientific prowess. Jai Vigyan!

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