As part of India’s efforts to improve cyber relations with the Baltic countries, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has been asked to travel to Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
This effort is a reaction to the growing demand for strong cybersecurity defences, especially in light of the hostile cyberthreats from China and other nearby nations. The creation of an Indo-Lithuanian working group to improve collaboration in this crucial sector is one of the topics of discussion.
Laimonas Talat-Kelpsa, the political director of Lithuania’s foreign ministry, said the country has already started working with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch nanosatellites. This collaboration is a component of a larger plan that encompasses a number of high-tech initiatives.
Among these efforts is an emphasis on cutting-edge biometric technologies, including Aadhar2, which uses artificial intelligence to get rid of duplicate identities and cut down on wasteful government spending on Aadhar card-related subsidies.
Furthermore, talks about solar technology and infrastructure projects are in progress between Lithuanian and Indian businesses.
Notably, Adani Group and a Lithuanian company are working on solar cells that offer increased efficiency even in overcast weather. Other such partnerships that could greatly benefit nearby populations include the installation of smart water meters in Ayodhya and access control systems at the Tirumala shrine.
As both India and the Baltic nations look to strengthen their strategic cooperation in an increasingly digital environment, this expanding alliance indicates a shared interest in using each other’s technological skills, especially in areas like cybersecurity and space technology.
