NEW DELHI, Oct 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held an important meeting with Cristiano R Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, focusing on India’s accelerating progress in artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and skill development.
The discussions highlighted India’s expanding influence in the global technology landscape. During the talks, the Prime Minister praised Qualcomm’s strong commitment to India’s Semiconductor and AI Missions.
“India offers unmatched talent and scale to build technologies that will shape our collective future,” PM Modi remarked, underscoring India’s potential to emerge as a global centre for advanced technology development.
Expressing appreciation for the dialogue, Cristiano Amon emphasized Qualcomm’s eagerness to strengthen its collaboration with India. He pointed to key opportunities in supporting the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, as well as the forthcoming evolution toward 6G technology.
“There is great potential to cultivate a vibrant Indian ecosystem across AI-powered smartphones, PCs, smart glasses, automotive, and industrial sectors,” he said.
Reflecting on the meeting, PM Modi shared on social media platform X, “It was a wonderful meeting with Mr Cristiano R Amon, 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.”
India has steadily solidified its role as a vital player in global technology through initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission and IndiaAI, which aim to boost domestic chip manufacturing and AI research.
With industry giants like Qualcomm reinforcing their support, India’s push for self-reliance in emerging technologies and skill development is gaining strong momentum.
This partnership is expected to accelerate innovation, generate employment, and enhance India’s competitive edge in cutting-edge fields, including the imminent arrival of 6G networks.
Qualcomm, a leading American multinational, is renowned for designing semiconductors, software, and wireless technology solutions.
The company holds foundational patents for mobile communication standards such as 4G and 5G and is the maker of the Snapdragon processors widely used in smartphones and connected devices worldwide. (UNI)
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