TSI aims to enhance collaboration in critical and emerging technologies (CET) across key sectors, building on the India-UK Roadmap 2030.
- Coordinated by National Security Advisors (NSAs) of both countries, the initiative will focus on fostering meaningful technology value chain partnerships.
- New bilateral initiatives will also be launched, accelerating cooperation among government bodies, technology and research centers, industry, and academia in telecoms, critical minerals, semiconductors, quantum technology etc.
What is the relevance of the UK to India?
- Strategic Convergence: Both nations are concerned about an assertive China in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Defence cooperation: UK could play a crucial role in co-developing defence technology and ensuring India's maritime security.
- Joint military exercises include Ajeya Warrior (Army), Konkan (Navy), and Cobra Warrior (multi-national air exercise).
- Trade and Investment: Under Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), they aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 and are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- The India-UK Infrastructure Finance Bridge supports India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).
- Civil Nuclear Cooperation: The UK has pledged to share advanced technology with India, similar to what it shares with its top international partners.