PM Modi Meets Qualcomm CEO, Boosts India’s AI and Semiconductor Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held significant discussions with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R. Amon, focusing on India’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and digital skilling initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Qualcomm reaffirmed commitment to India’s Semiconductor and AI Missions
- Discussion covered 6G transition and ecosystem development
- Focus on AI smartphones, PCs, smart glasses, automotive and industrial sectors
Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Modi appreciated Qualcomm’s dedication to India’s technology missions, emphasizing the country’s unmatched talent pool and scale for building future-shaping technologies.
Cristiano Amon described the meeting as “enriching” and expressed enthusiasm for developing a comprehensive Indian ecosystem across multiple technology domains.
Direct Quotes from Leadership
“It was a wonderful meeting with Mr. Cristiano R. Amon and discussing India’s strides in AI, innovation and skilling. Great to see Qualcomm’s commitment towards India’s semiconductor and AI missions. India offers unmatched talent and scale to build technologies that will shape our collective future,” PM Modi posted on X.
“Thank you PM @narendramodi for the great conversation on fostering a broader partnership between @Qualcomm and India in support of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, as well as the transition to 6G. We are encouraged by the opportunities to develop an Indian ecosystem across AI smartphones, PCs, smart glasses, auto, industrial and more,” the Qualcomm CEO responded.
Broader Diplomatic Context
The meeting follows Prime Minister Modi’s recent interaction with a US delegation led by Hudson Institute distinguished fellow Walter Russell Mead, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen India-US technological cooperation.
