Both countries intent to jointly develop work plan
India and Germany have agreed to enhance cooperation through regular exchange of information and best practices, promotion of collaboration in emerging and future technologies, and make joint efforts in areas such as policy and regulatory frameworks, manufacturing and facilitation of ease of doing business in the telecommunications and ICT sectors http://telekom.com.
This comes under a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation signed during the official visit of Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, to India from 12–13 January 2026.
The Joint Declaration was signed by Amit Agrawal, Secretary (Telecom) on behalf of the Government of India, and Dr Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, on behalf of the Government of Germany, the Ministry of Communications said on 16 Jan.
Both Sides expressed their intention to jointly develop a work plan, which will outline specific goals and areas of mutual interest, ensuring alignment with the priorities of both Sides. Both countries have also expressed their willingness to work closely in relevant international fora to promote mutual understanding and advance shared perspectives on telecommunications and digital development.
The signing of the Joint Declaration of Intent marks an important step in advancing India-Germany cooperation in telecommunications and ICTs and supports the shared objective of inclusive and sustainable digital transformation, the Ministry said.
The Joint Declaration reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), building upon the strong momentum in India-Germany relations and sustained high-level engagements.
The JDI establishes a framework for regular consultations and high-level annual meetings, supported by dedicated working groups and multi-stakeholder engagement involving government, industry, academia and research institutions. These engagements will help ensure structured, outcome-oriented cooperation. fiinews.com
