New Delhi, Jan 30 (.) union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Friday that India and the European union (EU) have agreed to work closely on shaping the future of next-generation telecom technologies through collaboration between the Bharat 6G Alliance and the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA).
In a post on X, the Minister said, “India and the EU now join hands to herald the next generation of telecom. In a major boost to global connectivity, India and the European union join forces through the Bharat 6G Alliance x 6G SNS IA to shape the future of 6G.”
He said the collaboration will focus on advancing cutting-edge research in 6G technologies while ensuring that next-generation telecom networks are secure, trusted, and resilient. The initiative aims to support the creation of a future-ready, resilient global digital ecosystem that will benefit citizens, industry, and the wider international community.
This commitment in the areas was also reflected in the Leaders’ Statement issued during the visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the EU College of Commissioners to India from 27–28 February 2025.
The Leaders underscored the growing importance of advanced and emerging technologies under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) and welcomed enhanced collaboration in areas such as telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and global standards development, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.
Both sides emphasised the importance of cooperation in research and development, testing, and standardisation of 6G technologies, and reiterated their shared objective of shaping globally interoperable standards that support innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive digital growth.
This collaboration aligns with India’s national 6G vision steered by the Department of Telecommunications and seeks to position India as a global contributor and leader in 6G technology development, while ensuring secure, affordable, and sustainable digital infrastructure, it said.
The strengthened India–EU partnership in advanced telecommunications reflects a shared commitment to building a trusted, secure, and resilient global digital ecosystem, benefiting citizens, industry, and the wider international community.
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