New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Japan has acknowledged sure institutional points in its cooperation with India within the info and communication know-how (ICT) sector, however stated discussions are underway with the Indian authorities to handle these challenges.
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress 2026, Yamanaka Naohiro, Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation at Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, stated Japanese stakeholders have been adapting to India’s Make in India coverage.
‘Actually, primarily based on the Make in India coverage within the Indian authorities, mainly all of the Japanese authorities tried to adapt these conditions. So that is effective,’ he stated.
However, he acknowledged that some institutional points existed within the cooperation between the 2 nations.
‘Honestly talking, some institutional points existed, however as for these difficult points, we attempt to discuss with the Indian authorities. So far, so good,’ Yamanaka informed ANI.
He didn’t elaborate on the character of those institutional points or determine particular areas of concern.
Yamanaka stated India and Japan have been working collectively at each authorities and private-sector ranges to strengthen cooperation in ICT.
He referred to a public-private dialogue held final yr, wherein Japanese firms additionally participated.
‘That is why we are able to cooperate on the governmental stage and personal sector stage,’ he stated.
Highlighting Japan’s technological contribution to India’s digital infrastructure, Yamanaka stated Japanese applied sciences are being supplied in areas equivalent to information centres, submarine cables and cellular networks.
‘In AI areas, now we have loads of applied sciences within the digital infrastructure, equivalent to information facilities or submarine cables or cellular networks. So in these areas we supplied these applied sciences to the digital infrastructure areas,’ he stated.
He additionally stated 11 Japanese ICT firms are collaborating within the India Mobile Congress this yr, showcasing applied sciences and providers in areas together with Open RAN, quantum know-how and AI information centres.
Yamanaka described the India Mobile Congress as an necessary platform for Japanese firms to showcase their technological capabilities.
The participation comes amid ongoing India-Japan cooperation in digital infrastructure and rising applied sciences, with each authorities and industry-level engagement forming a part of the bilateral ICT relationship. (ANI)