India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation throughout the official go to of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12–13, 2026. The settlement was signed by Amit Agrawal, Secretary (Telecom), on behalf of the Authorities of India, and Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, representing the Authorities of Germany, the Ministry of Communications mentioned in a press release on Friday, January 16, 2026.
JDI Signed Throughout Excessive-Degree India–Germany Engagements
The JDI was one of many key outcomes of the high-level engagements between the Prime Minister of India and the German Federal Chancellor. It was concluded between the Division of Telecommunications (DoT), Authorities of India, and the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Authorities Modernisation (BMDS), Authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The declaration displays the shared dedication of each nations to deepen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and data and communication applied sciences (ICTs), constructing on the robust momentum in India–Germany relations and sustained high-level exchanges.
Beneath the JDI, each side will set up a structured framework for cooperation, together with common consultations, annual high-level conferences, and devoted working teams. The framework will promote multi-stakeholder engagement involving authorities our bodies, business, academia and analysis establishments to make sure outcome-oriented collaboration.
Give attention to Rising Applied sciences and ICT Cooperation
Beneath the JDI, each side have agreed to reinforce cooperation by means of the trade of data and greatest practices, collaboration in rising and future applied sciences, and joint efforts in areas corresponding to coverage and regulatory frameworks, manufacturing, and facilitation of ease of doing enterprise within the telecommunications and ICT sectors.
Joint Work Plan and International Collaboration Deliberate
Each nations have agreed to collectively develop a piece plan outlining particular targets and precedence areas of mutual curiosity. Additionally they expressed their intent to work intently in related worldwide fora to advance shared views on telecommunications and digital growth.
In line with the official launch, the signing of the Joint Declaration marks a big step in advancing India–Germany cooperation in telecommunications and ICTs, supporting the shared goal of inclusive and sustainable digital transformation.
