India–UK Strengthen Partnership in AI, Telecom, and Emerging Technologies

On the sidelines of the AI Summit in New Delhi, Shri Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, held a bilateral meeting at Dak Bhawan with Mr. Kanishka Narayan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, United Kingdom.

The meeting highlighted the growing depth of India–UK cooperation in telecommunications, digital innovation, and emerging technologies, guided by the India–UK 2030 Roadmap and the UK–India Technology Security Initiative (TSI).

AI and Next-Generation Network

The Hon’ble Minister emphasised that artificial intelligence is central to the future of telecommunications. He noted that combining India’s scale with the UK’s research capabilities can help shape global standards in AI-native networks, Open RAN, and 6G, ensuring that technology promotes both growth and trust.

Both sides reviewed progress under the Department of Telecommunications–DCMS MoU and welcomed the operationalisation of the India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre, endorsed at India Mobile Congress 2025.

Dr. Chandra Sekhar highlighted India’s National Quantum Mission and the enormous potential for cooperation in quantum communications and secure networks, opening avenues for strategic collaboration between the two countries.

Advancing AI in Telecom

Discussions focused on AI applications in telecom networks, including:

• Autonomous network management
• AI-driven cybersecurity
• Spectrum innovation
• Non-terrestrial networks

Both sides expressed interest in joint research, pilot deployments, and coordinated engagement in global standardisation forums such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and 3GPP.

Combating Telecom Frauds

India and the UK shared strategies to prevent telecom fraud and digital scams using AI. India highlighted initiatives, including:

• Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
• Sanchar Saathi platform
• AI-based anti-spam and fraud detection tools deployed by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs)

The UK shared experience with open data frameworks and deterrence-based regulatory measures as part of its anti-fraud approach.

Multilateral Engagement and Global Leadership

India sought UK support for its key ITU engagements:

• Ms. M. Revathi’s candidature for Director, Radiocommunication Bureau (BR), ITU
• India’s re-election to the ITU Council for 2027–2030
• India’s proposal to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-2030)

These efforts reflect India’s commitment to shaping a secure, inclusive, and future-ready global digital ecosystem.

Expanding Digital Infrastructure

The meeting also highlighted India’s achievements in:

• Rapid 5G rollout
• Expansion of rural connectivity
• Development of digital public infrastructure
• Citizen-centric telecom governance initiatives

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