India, US ties proposed against cyber terrorism

Source: The Economic Times

WASHINGTON: India has suggested close partnership with the US in cyber security, particularly against cyber terrorism, as the two countries take
their economic and technological collaboration to the next level.

Indian Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot made the suggestion in talks with senior officials at the White House and in the US Department of Commerce during a week long visit, Indian officials said on Tuesday.

Highlighting the mutual advantages of establishing close India-US collaboration in the area of cyber security, in particular against cyber terrorism, he also emphasised the need for bilateral initiatives to be specific, result-oriented and time-bound.