India: India and United Kingdom released joint statement including commitments on technology and innovation

On 9 October 2025, the governments of India and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to advancing frontier technologies under the Technology Security Initiative (TSI). The parties committed to cooperate on artificial intelligence (AI), telecommunications, critical minerals, health technology, and biotechnology. It includes the establishment of the India–United Kingdom Connectivity and Innovation Centre, supported by GBP 24 million in funding, to develop sixth generation (6G) networks, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), and telecom cybersecurity. The initiative also supports the India–United Kingdom Joint Centre for AI, which promotes the responsible use of AI in health, climate, financial technology, and engineering biology.