Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: India and Luxembourg are set to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and space exploration as Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, H.E. Mr. Christian Biever, in New Delhi today.
The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), the Department of Space (DoS), and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), focused on advancing joint initiatives in innovation-driven sectors such as cyber security, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence etc.
A key focus of the discussions was the promotion of Indian space start-ups in Luxembourg, aimed at connecting India’s rapidly growing private space ecosystem with Europe’s advanced space economy.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that India’s vibrant start-up sector, backed by Government initiatives and ISRO’s industry-friendly policies, offers immense potential for global collaboration. He suggested that Luxembourg, known for its strong space finance and innovation ecosystem, could serve as a gateway for Indian space start-ups to access European markets, joint R&D ventures, and investment opportunities, thereby fostering a mutually beneficial partnership in the evolving global space landscape.
Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the long-standing diplomatic ties between India and Luxembourg, which date back to 1948, and recalled the landmark virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel in November 2020. That summit, he noted, laid the foundation for regular bilateral consultations and opened new avenues for scientific and technological collaboration.
The Minister underscored India’s emergence as a global leader in science and innovation, with the country ranking among the top three in scientific publications and startup activity worldwide. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has launched several national missions in critical areas including renewable energy, cyber-physical systems, quantum technologies, blue economy, and affordable healthcare.
The discussions focused on designing innovative programs to boost joint research and industrial linkages in areas of mutual interest. Both sides expressed optimism about strengthening ties in emerging technologies, energy solutions, and space innovation, building on their complementary strengths.
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