Officials discuss stronger cooperation on semiconductors, AI, trusted supply chains and critical minerals as both countries deepen strategic technology ties…reports Asian Lite News Desk
India and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, with senior officials holding discussions in Washington on strengthening collaboration in semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence, trusted supply chains and critical minerals.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S. Krishnan, and US Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg, the Embassy of India in Washington announced on Thursday.
In a post on social media platform X, the Embassy said the meeting focused on deepening bilateral technological cooperation and exploring new opportunities across key strategic sectors.
According to the Embassy, the two sides discussed ways to build diversified and trusted supply chains, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and the adoption of artificial intelligence. They also explored measures to secure access to critical minerals, which are increasingly vital for advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies and other strategic industries.
The talks come as India and the US continue to strengthen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, with both countries seeking to improve supply chain resilience and reduce dependence on limited sources for strategically important materials and components.
The latest engagement also reflects growing momentum in bilateral efforts to position India as a key player in the global technology ecosystem, particularly in semiconductors, where the country is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and talent base.
Earlier this month, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the global semiconductor industry is facing a shortage of nearly one million skilled professionals, creating a major opportunity for India to become a leading supplier of talent for the sector.
The minister said the global semiconductor industry, currently valued at around 800 billion US dollars, is expected to surpass the one trillion dollar mark within a year.
Vaishnaw also noted that by 2032, around one million new jobs are expected to be created in the semiconductor industry worldwide, even as the sector continues to face a significant shortage of skilled professionals.
