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11/06/23 09:32 AM IST

Atlantic Declaration

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  • The United States and Britain recently announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the “special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic instability.
About declaration
  • A Framework for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership” outlines the commitment of the United States and the United Kingdom to strengthen their economic alliance to address global challenges.
  • It emphasizes the need for cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, economic security, digital transformation, clean energy, and defence.
  • The ADAPT sets forth a comprehensive strategy to enhance economic growth, competitiveness, and resilience while prioritising workers, businesses, climate, and national security.
  • The plan encompasses five key pillars and involves regular high-level meetings to drive progress and increase ambition over time.
Five pillars
  • Sharing best practices in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
  • This will include sharing information and best practices on cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, and technology governance.
  • Collaborating on digital skills training and workforce development to ensure the readiness of individuals for the digital economy.
  • Building the Clean Energy Economy of the Future.
  • Strengthening Alliance across Defense, Health Security, and Space.
Source- The Hindu

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