Washington: The private sector will play a crucial role in advancing India-US cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies and critical minerals, a senior Indian official said as the two countries strengthen collaboration in strategic technology sectors.
Speaking at a roundtable titled “Securing the Foundations of AI Together: US–India Cooperation from Minerals to Microchips,” Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, K. Nagaraj Naidu, said recent initiatives between India and the United States are laying the groundwork for long-term cooperation in emerging technologies.
“India and the United States have built a comprehensive strategic partnership fit for the 21st century. Through initiatives spanning AI, quantum technologies, critical minerals, advanced energy and trusted supply chains, we are now moving from principles to projects,” Naidu said.
He added that the private sector would be indispensable in translating these collaborative frameworks into practical, real-world outcomes and driving innovation across key strategic industries.
