Telecom, education, AI: India, US set for major deliverables

India and The United States (US) are increasingly becoming the preferred partners. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit will further strengthen President Joe Biden’s vision of fostering one of the strongest relationships between nations, with tangible and meaningful outcomes, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Giving a glimpse of the deliverables in the offing in the joint statement, there will be a breakthrough on a range of issues, including in telecom, semiconductors, mobility, civil-nuclear cooperation, trade, space, higher education, artificial intelligence, quantum, and counter-narcotics.

The joint statement will see language on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum, with the US clearly recognising that having India in the room on emerging technologies, particularly AI, is essential in designing any regulatory framework around the issue.

Furthermore, the US is also likely to announce the opening of more consulates in India, which should help deepen people-to-people links. On mobility, the US will also allow the re-issuance of H1Bs visas within America, an important step that will help thousands of people from making the trip back to India and wait for visa appointments to get a renewal.