India and USA Strengthen Alliance via Technological Collaboration

US and India, two pivotal nations in advanced technologies, must fortify their positions at the forefront to safeguard their respective value systems amidst the era of artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and biotechnology. This assertion was underscored by India's National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, during his address at the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) roundtable organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi.

The iCET initiative, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in May 2022, has significantly improved strategic collaboration between the two countries, particularly in sectors crucial for technological advancement and defense innovation. NSA Ajit Doval commended the strides made under iCET, emphasizing its contributions across defense innovation roadmaps and startup ecosystems, with a particular nod to the burgeoning semiconductor industry.

Echoing these sentiments, US NSA Jake Sullivan highlighted the imperative for robust technology partnerships across innovation, production, and deployment domains, stressing the pivotal role of government support in bolstering private sector initiatives. He affirmed bipartisan US backing for Indian industries, underscoring the necessity of building resilient supply chains and fostering an ecosystem conducive to manufacturing.

Both NSAs reiterated the foundational importance of iCET in deepening the strategic partnership between India and the US. Sullivan articulated that the core essence of iCET lies in mutual support and collaboration, aiming to jointly innovate and address global challenges through technological prowess.