From Ambition to Action: Exploring Technological Partnerships with India
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The 16th EU-India Summit, held on January 27th in New Delhi with European leaders António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant milestone in deepening EU-India relations. At the same time, official bilateral visits from EU member states are on the rise, including that of the French President, who visited India in February to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Summit. As India asserts its technological ambitions and seeks to reduce its dependence on China, Europe is stepping up its efforts to diversify its strategic partnerships.
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What opportunities arise from the convergence of these two dynamics? Can cooperation in cutting-edge sectors—from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and semiconductors—transform the Indo-European relationship into a lever for strategic autonomy? What are the benefits, but also the risks, for Europe in this rapprochement? More broadly, does India have the industrial, technological, and diplomatic capabilities to become not only an essential partner, but also a key player in the new international order?
Speakers:
- Clara Chappaz, Ambassador for Digital Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs,
- Gabriele Bertolli, Deputy Head of the Unit "International Affairs and Policy Outreach", Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission,
- Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, Niti Aayog,
- Trisha Ray, Associate Director and Resident Fellow, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council.
Moderation:
Sylvia Malinbaum, Head of India and South Asia Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri.
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