India, Israel and the United States has announced collaboration in developmental area, and in next generation of emerging technologies, including a transparent, open, reliable and secure 5G communication network.
A collaboration in 5G is a just tip of the iceberg and a first step, according to US Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick. “Because we’ll collaborate in science and research and development in coming up with the next generations of technologies, things that the likes of you and the rest of us on the phone can’t even imagine what they might be. But by partnering by officially, affirming the importance of this relationship, we’ll advance it,” Ms. Glick told in an interview after the US-India-Israel forum featuring discussions on strategic, tech and development/water cooperation held last week.
“One area we’ve been cooperating on is digital leadership and innovation, particularly in next generation 5G technology, In July, I chaired a roundtable discussion with several like-minded donors on 5G and digital development. To me, it was extremely important that India and Israel be part of that conversation. And the discussion was richer because of their contributions,” she said.
When Israel the US and India collaborate in defence, much of that collaboration and discussion is done in closed rooms, because the topics are highly sensitive, the official said. “When we’re talking about development cooperation, we’re talking about transparent and open activities that can make all three countries extremely proud about the way that they impact the lives of people all over the world,” Mr. Glick said.
Javier Piedra, deputy assistant administrator of the Bureau for Asia at USAID, said “Moreover, we continue to set the stage to further international development trilaterally, wherever possible,” he said. “Our partnerships with Israel and India, given our peer-to-peer relationship, exemplifies the importance of working together on issues related to water, water management and security,”.
