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14/05/22 08:11 AM IST

7th Japan-India ICT Joint Working Group meeting

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  • The 7th Japan-India ICT Joint Working Group meeting was held on 13th May2022 on a virtual platform.
Details 
  • The JWG discussions were focused on enhancing further cooperation in various fields like 5G, Open RAN, Telecom Network Security, submarine cable systems, and Quantum Communications. 
  • Both sides recognized the need for growing cooperation under the India-Japan Digital Partnership with a view to enhancing digital economy through promotion of joint projects for digital transformation, support to provide opportunities for Indian IT professionals to work in Japan and Japanese companies, and collaboration made in the area of IoT, AI and other emerging technologies. 
  • The 5G Federated Test bed has been set up in 8 Research institutions In India at an estimated cost of USD 35 million. 
India-Japan 
  • India and Japan share a common vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous world and this has now taken the shape of “Special Strategic and Global Partnership”. This year 2022 is the 70th Anniversary of India Japan Diplomatic relations and India is also entering Amrit Kaal, the 25 year long lead up to India @100.
  • ICT being the key driver of development provides a massive opportunity for cooperation between both countries to build a robust foundation for the present and future world.
Source-PIB 

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