India and Japan signed the 5G pact.
                     INDIA AND JAPAN 
SIGNED THE 5G 
PACT
INTRODUCTION
• India and Japan have finalized a landmark cyber-
security agreement providing for enhancing 
cooperation on 5G technology, artificial intelligence 
and critical information infrastructure.
• The two strategic partners vowed to further broad 
base their joint efforts in ensuring a free and open 
Indo-Pacific.
Source: www.ndtv.com
5G TECHNOLOGY
• The two countries have firmed up the pact which will 
promote cooperation in 5G technology, internet of 
things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and key areas 
of cyberspace among others.
Source: www.ndtv.com
CONCERNS OVER CYBER ATTACKS FROM 
CHINA
• The firming up of the deal comes in the midst of 
growing concerns in India over cyber attacks from 
China, particularly after India banned over 100 
mobile apps with Chinese links following the bitter 
border standoff between the two countries in 
eastern Ladakh.
Source: www.ndtv.com
Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative 
• It was also announced that Japan agreed to be the 
lead partner in the connectivity pillar of the Indo-
Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI).
• The IPOI is an India-backed framework aimed at 
making meaningful efforts to create a safe and 
secure maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific region.
Source: 
newindianexpress.com
Cybersecurity Agreement
• Recognizing the increasing role being played by 
digital technologies, the two ministers highlighted 
the need for robust and resilient digital and cyber 
systems and in this context, welcomed the text of 
the cybersecurity agreement.
Source: 
newindianexpress.com
Need of Cybersecurity Agreement?
• The cyber-security pact will also provide for sharing 
strategies and best practices to promote the 
integrity of the supply chain of information and 
communication technology (ICT) products.
Source: 
newindianexpress.com
HUAWEI 5G SERVICES
• The cooperation between India and Japan on 5G 
technology comes in the backdrop of growing 
reluctance by a significant number of countries 
globally to allow Chinese telecommunications giant 
Huawei to roll out 5G services in their territories.
Source: Arabian Business
US Banned Huawei
• The US has already banned Huawei over concerns of 
security, and Washington has been pressuring other 
countries to restrict the operations of the Chinese 
telecom major.
Source: www.ndtv.com
INDIA JAPAN 5G PACT
• The 5G pact will enhance cooperation in the area 
of cyberspace and emerging technologies and 
provide for protection of critical infrastructure 
and sharing of information on cyber security 
threats and malicious cyber activities as well as 
on best practices to counter them.
Source: YouTube
OVERCOMING COVID-19
• In the talks, the two ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues of 
mutual interest and agreed that the strong and enduring partnership between the 
two countries will play a pivotal role in overcoming challenges posed by the COVID-
19.
Source: ScienceBusiness