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India and United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their cooperation in telecommunications, digital innovation, and emerging technologies under the India-UK 2030 Roadmap and the UK-India Technology Security Initiative (TSI). The Minister of State for Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar has held a bilateral meeting with Kanishka Narayan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, UK. The Minister of State has emphasized that India views artificial intelligence as central to the future of telecommunications. He noted that combining India’s scale with the UK’s research strengths can help shape global standards in AI-native networks, Open RAN, and 6G, ensuring that technology drives both growth and trust. He also highlighted India’s National Quantum Mission and pointed out the enormous potential for collaboration in quantum communications and secure networks.

The discussions were focused on deepening cooperation in AI applications for telecom networks, including autonomous network management, AI-driven cybersecurity, spectrum innovation, and non-terrestrial networks. Besides, both sides expressed interest in joint research, pilot deployments, and coordinated engagement in global standardization forums such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and 3GPP. Further, they reviewed progress under the Department of Telecommunications-DCMS MoU and welcomed the operationalization of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre.

Moreover, both countries have exchanged insights on ongoing efforts to prevent telecom frauds and digital scams through the use of artificial intelligence. India highlighted initiatives such as the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), the Sanchar Saathi platform, and the deployment of AI-based anti-spam and fraud detection tools by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). Further, UK has shared its experience with open data frameworks and strong deterrence-based regulatory measures as key elements of its approach. Meanwhile, India highlighted its rapid 5G rollout, expansion of rural connectivity, digital public infrastructure, and citizen-centric telecom governance initiatives.