India, Germany to bolster telecoms ties
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. The deal, agreed during talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, covers policy, regulation, manufacturing and broader business activity in the sectors.
The agreement sets up a framework for regular consultations, annual high-level meetings and dedicated working groups bringing together government, industry, academia and research institutions. Both sides plan to exchange information and best practices and work together on emerging and future technologies, with India’s Ministry of Communications framing the move as part of a push for an inclusive and sustainable digital transition. According to the Economic Times of India, the discussions also touched on expanding economic ties into areas such as semiconductors and critical minerals.
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