India and the European Union have affirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration in advanced digital technologies, including 6G telecommunications. A joint statement following the India-EU summit highlighted the focus on security, trust, and resilient global supply chains in this partnership. The Bharat 6G Alliance and the 6G SNS IA are working together to align research priorities for secure and future-ready 6G networks.
Both parties stressed the significance of working together in research, development, testing, and standardization of 6G technologies. They aim to establish globally interoperable standards that foster innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive digital growth. This collaboration supports India’s national 6G vision led by the Department of Telecommunications, positioning the country as a key player in 6G technology development.
The enhanced India-EU partnership in advanced telecommunications underscores a joint commitment to creating a trusted, secure, and resilient global digital ecosystem. This collaboration is part of the broader strategic framework ‘Towards 2030: A Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda,’ which focuses on strengthening mutual cooperation in developing secure and trusted telecommunications ecosystems. The Memorandum of Understanding between India’s Bharat 6G Alliance and the EU’s 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association plays a pivotal role in this initiative.
The Bharat 6G Alliance, comprising domestic industry, academia, research institutions, and standards organizations, is backed by the Indian government to foster innovation in next-generation 6G technologies. Through its partnership with the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association of the EU, the alliance aims to explore collaboration opportunities across the 6G ecosystem. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines cooperation on 6G vision and requirements, network architecture, identification of common interests, and efforts towards developing globally harmonized standards for Beyond-5G and 6G technologies.
