India and the United States reiterated their dedication to promoting secure, dependable, and interoperable digital connectivity along with ICT infrastructure during the US-India Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Working Group meeting. The talks conducted in New Delhi on Friday emphasized sectors of partnership, such as progress in 5G and 6G technologies, artificial intelligence, transnational data movements, and the encouragement of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN).

In a joint statement, the US Department of State remarked, "During a meeting of the US-India Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Working Group in New Delhi on October 17, 2024, the United States and India reaffirmed our mutual commitment to open, interoperable, reliable, and secure digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure to foster the growth of the digital economy."

"The 2024 ICT Working Group included discussions with private sector representatives from both countries on the promotion of secure and resilient 5G and 6G wireless networks, including through open and interoperable approaches like Open RAN and quantum communications; digital talent, collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), expanding opportunities for Indian and US Information Technology, telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, and semiconductor companies in both countries; and support for trustworthy cross-border data flows, data protection, and data privacy measures," it added.