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India's Tech Diplomacy Push: How Global Digital Governance Takes Center Stage

India's parliamentary standing committee has begun crucial discussions about the country's role in global tech diplomacy. The meetings come alongside strengthened India-Spain relations, highlighted by progress on the C-295 aircraft manufacturing project. Both countries are planning a special 2026 celebration marking 70 years of diplomatic ties with focus on culture and AI. The discussions also covered growing India-EU cooperation and shared commitments to counter-terrorism efforts.

Key Points: MEA Committee Meets on India Global Tech Diplomacy Role

  • Parliamentary committee examines India's strategy for global tech diplomacy and digital governance
  • India-Spain relations strengthen with C-295 aircraft project milestone in Vadodara
  • Both nations plan 2026 cultural year focusing on tourism and artificial intelligence
  • Growing India-EU strategic partnership discussed amid counter-terrorism cooperation
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MEA's parliamentary standing committee begins meeting to discuss India's role in global tech diplomacy

Parliamentary committee discusses India's expanding role in digital governance, AI diplomacy, and space policy amid growing international tech partnerships.

"India's Role in Global Tech Diplomacy, Digital governance, Outer Space diplomacy, AI and emerging innovations - MEA Briefing"

New Delhi, November 17

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) began its meeting on Monday, discussing India's role in global tech diplomacy and digital governance.

In the meeting, representatives of the MEA will brief on the subject "India's Role in Global Tech Diplomacy, Digital governance, Outer Space diplomacy, AI and emerging innovations".

The 8th India-Spain Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on Thursday, during which both countries reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political, economic, and commercial aspects, as well as infrastructure, railways, defence and security, science and technology, culture, tourism, and people-to-people ties.

According to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Indian delegation was led by Sibi George, Secretary (West), and the Spanish delegation was led by Diego Martinez Belio, Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs.

Both sides noted with satisfaction the progress made in the flagship bilateral 'Make in India' C-295 project as the first aircraft is expected to be rolled out from the Airbus-TATA C-295 final assembly line plant in Vadodara next year, the MEA said.

The two sides agreed that celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence, would provide a welcome framework to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, the statement added.

Spain has one of the highest footfalls of Indian tourists among European countries, with around 2,50,000 Indian tourists visiting Spain annually. Over 80,000 Spanish tourists visit India each year.

The two sides also expressed happiness at the growing India-EU strategic partnership and discussed regional and global issues of mutual concern, including the global fight against terrorism.

India reiterated its policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and thanked the Government of Spain for supporting its interest in joining the Ibero-American Conference as an Associate Observer, the statement said.

India and Spain have witnessed upward momentum in bilateral ties following the landmark visit of President Pedro Sanchez to India in October 2024 and the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Spain in January 2025.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see India focusing on tech diplomacy. But I hope this isn't just another committee meeting that produces reports nobody reads. We need actual policy implementation and global partnerships that benefit Indian startups and tech companies.
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Arjun K
The Spain partnership is impressive! 2.5 lakh Indian tourists visiting Spain annually shows our growing global footprint. The Year of Culture, Tourism and AI in 2026 sounds exciting. Hope this leads to more student exchange programs in tech fields.
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Sarah B
As someone working in AI research, I'm particularly interested in how India plans to shape global AI governance. We have the talent and scale to influence ethical AI standards. Hope they consult with actual tech professionals, not just bureaucrats.
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Vikram M
The C-295 aircraft assembly line in Vadodara is a game-changer for Indian manufacturing! This is exactly what we need - technology transfer and skill development. More such partnerships please! 🙌
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Michael C
While I appreciate the focus on tech diplomacy, I hope India also addresses digital divide issues at home. What good is global leadership if rural India still lacks basic internet access? The committee should balance international ambitions with domestic realities.
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Ananya R
Spain supporting India's interest in joining Ibero

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