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Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023.
What is the News?
India’s National Security Advisor held talks with the US counterpart on the first dialogue on the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) in the US.
What is the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies(iCET)?
The iCET initiative was launched by India and the US in May 2022.
Aim: To expand the India-US partnership for critical and emerging technologies– that will drive global growth, bolster both countries’ economic competitiveness, and protect shared national security interests.
Spearheaded by: The initiative is being run by the National Security Councils of both countries.
Areas of cooperation: The six areas for cooperation are scientific research and development; quantum and artificial intelligence, defense innovation, space, advanced telecom which would include things like 6G and semiconductors.
Significance of the initiative:
iCET will forge closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the two countries. The objective is to provide cutting-edge technologies to the rest of the world which are affordable.
The initiative is also seen as an alignment of strategic, commercial and scientific approaches in the field of technology.
