India and Germany sign Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation

Key facts

• India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India.
• The JDI was signed by Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal and German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann.
• The declaration was concluded between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation.
• Both sides agreed to promote collaboration in emerging and future technologies, policy and regulatory frameworks, manufacturing, and ease of doing business in telecom and ICT sectors.
• The pact establishes a framework for regular consultations, high-level annual meetings, and multi-stakeholder engagement involving government, industry, academia, and research institutions.
• India and Germany will jointly develop a work plan outlining specific goals and areas of mutual interest aligned with national priorities.
• Both countries will work together in international fora to promote common understanding on telecommunications and digital development.