India Expands AI, Telecom Partnership with UK, ITU Support

• India and the UK reaffirmed cooperation in AI-driven telecom innovation
• Both sides reviewed progress under the DoT-DCMS MoU and welcomed the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
• Discussions also covered combating telecom fraud through AI tools

India's Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and Kanishka Narayan, the United Kingdom's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, held a meeting recently demonstrating the increasing strength of India-UK relations through their cooperation in telecommunications, digital innovation and emerging technologies. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the AI Summit.

The India UK AI partnership strengthens India telecom cooperation through collaborative efforts on AI telecom standards, reinforcing India digital infrastructure, advancing the AI ecosystem India, securing ITU India support, promoting global telecom governance, deepening India tech diplomacy, and driving a future-ready telecom innovation partnership.

Chandra Sekhar underlined that India considers artificial intelligence central to the future of telecommunications. He explained how India's rapid digital adoption combines with its vast population to create a unique opportunity for developing AI-native networks, which include Open RAN and 6G technology systems that will boost economic development while establishing trust in technology.

He also mentioned India's National Quantum Mission, which offers many development opportunities for collaboration in quantum communications and secure networks.

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The two parties assessed their achievements according to the DoT-DCMS Memorandum of Understanding while they celebrated the functioning of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre, which received approval at India Mobile Congress 2025.

The parties discussed how to expand their cooperation through AI-based telecommunications solutions, which included autonomous network management systems, AI-powered cybersecurity, spectrum development and non-terrestrial network technology.

They expressed interest in joint research activities, which would include pilot projects and wanted to work together with international standardization organizations like ITU and 3GPP.

The two countries also exchanged views on combating telecom fraud and digital scams using AI. The Indian government presented its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Sanchar Saathi platform initiatives, while the United Kingdom shared its expertise in open data frameworks and deterrence-based regulatory methods.

The meeting ended with both parties agreeing to enhance institutional links while they developed secure digital systems, which would establish trust and prepare for future requirements.