Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi's visit to the United States has spiked a myriad of debates surrounding the role of India in the world and democracy.
The United States and India entered into a joint statement that showcases multiple interests of partnerships, and shared principles of rule of law, freedom, and democracy. One such interest in the joint statement is to build the US-India Global Digital Development Partnership to foster digital public infrastructures in developing nations.
What is the Digital Development Partnership?
The Digital Development Partnership amalgamates the public and private sectors together to foster digital solutions and enhance safe digital transformation in developing nations.
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) stated in a statement, "The partnership between the US and India focuses on fostering open and inclusive digital economies through the development and deployment of DPIs in developing countries, leveraging India's successful implementation."
"NASSCOM appreciates and commends this fostering of an open, accessible, and secure technology ecosystem built in mutual confidence and trust. This collaboration not only shapes a world that is open, prosperous, secure, and resilient but also paves the way for India to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape, driving innovation and transforming industries," NASSCOM said further.
What does the US-India Global Digital Development Partnership mean for the world?
The joint statement from both countries showcases numerous interests of partnerships of the two on common principles of the rule of law, freedom, and democracy. The statement comprises the interest to build the US-India Global Digital Development Partnership to encourage digital public infrastructure in developing nations.
The collaborations between the United States and India to encourage solutions surrounding digital infrastructures may undermine the human rights of the populace in the Global South. The joint statement, however, promises the development of safeguards to protect data security, intellectual property, and privacy along with individual rights.
The other technological deals signed between the US and India
Plenty of technological deals have been signed between the two nations. The General Electric Company (GE) Aerospace was one such agreement signed on Thursday. A memorandum of Understanding is signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to offer fighter jet engines for the Air Force of India.
PM Modi's Visit to the United States
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the United States for four days. He had attended a myriad of events there. Along with that, he met notable dignitaries such as top-notch American and Indian CEOs. The list includes the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk. PM Modi was hosted by United States President, Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden for a state dinner at the White House, a ceremonial guard of honor at the White House, and a State Luncheon by Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, and Kamala Harris, United States Vice President.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the US Congress joint sitting at the US Capitol Hill, on Thursday. This is the very first time that any Indian leader has addressed twice.
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