🇬🇧🇮🇳 India–UK Tech Diplomacy: AI & Telecom
On the sidelines of the AI Summit in New Delhi, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar (MoS Communications, India) held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Kanishka Narayan (UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary for AI and Online Safety) at Dak Bhawan. The meeting focused on operationalizing the India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre and advancing the India–UK 2030 Roadmap.
2030
Roadmap Goal
6G
Future Tech Focus
ITU
Global Governance
📡 Key Pillars of Cooperation
The ministers discussed combining India's scale with the UK's research strengths to shape global standards.
🤖 AI-Native Networks
Collaboration on autonomous network management, AI-driven cybersecurity, and spectrum innovation.
🌐 Next-Gen Tech
Joint research on Open RAN, 6G, and Quantum Communications under the UK–India Technology Security Initiative (TSI).
🛡️ Digital Safety
Combating telecom fraud using AI. India showcased Sanchar Saathi and the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI).
🗳️ Strategic Global Support (ITU)
India sought the UK's support for key multilateral engagements at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
- 👩💼 Directorship: Candidature of Ms. M. Revathi for the position of Director, Radiocommunication Bureau (BR).
- 📅 Council Seat: India’s re-election to the ITU Council for the term 2027–2030.
- 🌏 Hosting Rights: India’s proposal to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-2030).
📚 Prelims Quiz Corner
1. Which new centre was welcomed as "operationalized" during the India-UK meeting?
Answer: B
2. Who is India's candidate for the position of Director, Radiocommunication Bureau (BR) at the ITU?
Answer: A
Source Information: PIB Release ID: 2229697 (Feb 18, 2026)
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