India: Japan-India signed Memorandum of Cooperation on Digital Partnership 2.0

On 25 August 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan-India Digital Partnership 2.0. The agreement outlines structured collaboration across eight areas, including the semiconductor ecosystem, artificial intelligence, digital corporate partnerships, digital public infrastructure, digital talent, research and development cooperation, start-up collaboration and security for future networks. The memorandum provides for joint research in advanced semiconductor technologies, promotion of semiconductor supply chain resilience and cooperation on display ecosystems. It also includes commitments to pursue a trustworthy AI ecosystem through multilateral fora, coordination of national AI policies, establishment of evaluation methods and standards and consideration of an AI Safety Institute. Further cooperation covers the joint development of digital public infrastructure solutions such as digital ID and payment systems, cross-border collaboration in start-up ecosystems and venture investment, and initiatives for talent development, internships, job fairs and recognition of highly skilled professionals. Both parties agreed to operationalise the partnership through a Joint Working Group, ensure appropriate intellectual property protection and implement activities within a renewable five-year framework based on mutual consent.