NEW DELHI: A top US official on Wednesday said Washington welcomes India's participation in the American AI Exports Programme, hailing the new bilateral trade agreement as a "historic' pact that will anchor high-technology cooperation between the two countries for decades.
"It is a privilege to visit the heart of tech innovation in Bangalore at such a critical juncture for the US--India relationship," William Kimmitt, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade said.
"The new, historic trade agreement between the US and India will cement our bilateral relationship for decades to come and promote the adoption of cutting-edge US technologies in the Indian market. The United States welcomes India’s participation in the American AI Exports Program, and we look forward to working with trusted partners to power a new age of prosperity and security with American AI leadership," Kimmitt said.
Kimmitt who also visited Bangalore before arriving in New Delhi met US and Indian technology firms and innovators to assess how companies are investing in and deploying artificial intelligence across sectors.
The delegation held interactions with firms including Google DeepMind and Biocon, as well as venture and innovation platforms such as South Park Commons. Officials said the meetings focused on operationalising AI in business models and expanding US India technology partnerships.
The delegation also includes Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Remington, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Pamela Phan, and Chief of Staff Trevor Kellogg. Following the Bengaluru leg, the team will participate in the India AI Impact Summit, where the American AI Exports Program will be formally highlighted.
An official US readout said under the leadership of Donald J. Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Department is rolling out what officials describe as a "full-stack" AI export promotion strategy.
The American AI Exports Programme will soon issue a public call for proposals from industry-led consortia to deliver integrated AI packages, combining AI-optimised hardware, data centre storage, models, cybersecurity tools and sector-specific applications, tailored for trusted international partners such as India.