UK and India forge new tech security partnership
During his visit to India, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy highlighted the mutual benefits of the initiative, including growth, innovation, job creation, and investment.
Britain has initiated a new technology security partnership with India, aiming to boost economic growth and collaboration in telecom security while fostering investment in emerging technologies. The agreement will enhance cooperation on critical technologies, including semiconductors, quantum computing, and AI.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasised that this partnership would address future AI and critical minerals challenges, promoting mutual growth, innovation, job creation, and investment. Lammy made these remarks during his visit to India, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s Minister for External Affairs.
Additionally, both nations have committed to closer collaboration on tackling climate change. That includes mobilising finance and advancing partnerships in offshore wind energy and green hydrogen.
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