NewKerala.com

India, Ireland Forge Digital Alliance on AI, Quantum Tech & 5G

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met Ireland's Jack Chambers to bolster the digital partnership between the two innovation-driven democracies. The discussions highlighted India's digital transformation, including its Digital Public Infrastructure and aggressive 5G rollout. Key areas for future cooperation identified include Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Communications, and regulatory innovation. India also sought Ireland's support for its candidature to host the International Telecommunication Union's Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030.

Key Points: India-Ireland Digital Partnership: AI, Quantum & 5G Cooperation

  • Strengthening bilateral digital ties
  • Cooperation on AI & Quantum Communications
  • Showcasing India's DPI & 5G expansion
  • India's bid to host ITU PP-2030
2 min read

India and Ireland strengthen ties to build future-ready digital partnership

India and Ireland strengthen digital ties, discussing cooperation on AI, Quantum Communications, 5G expansion, and India's bid to host the ITU PP-2030 conference.

"India and Ireland, as dynamic innovation-driven democracies, can build a strong and future-ready digital partnership. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

New Delhi, February 17

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with Jack Chambers, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalisation.

The discussions centred on strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations by leveraging their shared status as innovation-driven democracies. The meeting served as a platform to showcase India's rapid technological transformation and to identify new avenues for deeper cooperation in the digital economy.

During the interaction, Minister Scindia highlighted the monumental shifts in India's digital landscape over the last decade. He briefed the Irish delegation on the success of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), which includes the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

He further elaborated on the country's aggressive 5G expansion and the ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide through rural broadband initiatives. Minister Scindia emphasised that these advancements are the bedrock of a future-ready partnership between the two countries.

In a statement following the meeting, Scindia shared insights into the diverse range of emerging technologies discussed, noting that the two nations are looking towards the next frontier of innovation. The Minister noted that they explored deeper cooperation in Quantum Communications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and regulatory innovation.

Expressing optimism about the collaboration, he posted on his X account, "A pleasure to meet Mr. Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Ireland today. We discussed India's transformative digital journey, from DPI, UPI and DBT to 5G expansion and explored deeper cooperation in Quantum Communications, AI, regulatory innovation and rural broadband."

The meeting also touched upon international cooperation within the framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India is actively seeking global support for its bid to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030 (PP-2030), a move that would solidify its position as a global leader in telecommunications policy. By seeking Ireland's endorsement, India aims to build a consensus among democratic nations to lead the global digital discourse toward inclusive and ethical technological growth.

"Also sought Ireland's support for India's candidature at the @ITU, including our proposal to host PP-2030. India and Ireland, as dynamic innovation-driven democracies, can build a strong and future-ready digital partnership," he tweeted.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Good to see partnerships beyond the usual countries. Ireland has a strong tech sector. Hope this leads to more job opportunities and knowledge exchange for our IT professionals. The focus on rural broadband is crucial though - hope that part gets real funding.
A
Aditya G
While international partnerships are welcome, I hope the government is equally focused on strengthening our own domestic semiconductor and hardware manufacturing. Software and DPI are great, but we need to build the physical tech too. Just a respectful thought.
S
Sarah B
Interesting read. As someone working in tech, the mention of Quantum Communications and regulatory innovation is key. The world needs a balanced approach to AI governance, and democracies like India and Ireland working together could set a positive example.
K
Karthik V
Hosting the ITU conference in 2030 would be a massive prestige project for India. Shows how far we've come from being just a back-office to aiming for a seat at the global policy table. Jai Hind!
M
Meera T
All this sounds promising, but my main concern is the digital divide. My relatives in a village still have patchy internet. I truly hope "rural broadband initiatives" get the top priority in such partnerships, not just the fancy tech. The real transformation is when it reaches the last person.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50