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Bloomberg
6 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Quad Countries Discuss Submarine Cable Security as Threats Rise
Quad countries, comprising of the US, Australia, Japan and India, discussed securing and expanding underwater communication cables amid a rising threat of sabotage and cyber attacks, the US embassy in India said in a statement. 'Together, we are working to enhance secure connectivity and support innovation and economic growth across the Indo-Pacific region,' US Charge d'Affaires in India Jorgan Andrews said at an event New Delhi Wednesday, according to the statement.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Quad partners focus on strategies to protect subsea cables from threats
New Delhi: Officials and industry leaders of the Quad member states gathered in New Delhi on Wednesday to explore strategies to expand India's subsea cable infrastructure and protect subsea cable systems from emerging threats such cyberattacks and sabotage. India accounts for 20% of global internet traffic and needs more subsea cables connected to its shores. (File) The Wavelength Forum, organised under the US state department's 'CABLES' programme, focused on strengthening subsea cable connectivity and resilience across the Indo-Pacific region. The forum underscored India's 'growing importance as a digital hub', according to the US embassy. The forum also highlighted the critical role of subsea cables in supporting the global digital economy and the 'importance of using trusted vendors for construction, maintenance, and repair', the embassy said. The Quad, which includes India, Australia, Japan and the US, decided at a meeting of foreign ministers of the grouping on July 1 that India and the US would host the undersea cables forum with participation from Quad partners to identify opportunities for digital infrastructure collaboration. The forum was organised as part of the Quad Partnership on Cable Connectivity and Resilience, one of the flagship initiatives of the grouping to protect and secure subsea cables, which have been the target of attacks in several parts of the world. The disruption of services provided by the cables leads to internet outages and affects digital services and e-commerce. The forum was meant to encourage regulatory harmonisation to support more efficient access by Quad partner companies to identify opportunities for digital infrastructure collaboration. More than 70 participants, including Quad partners, government officials and industry leaders joined the Wavelength Forum and explored strategies to 'expand India's cable infrastructure, including regulatory reforms, streamlined permitting processes, and enhanced maintenance and repair capacity', the US embassy said. 'India accounts for 20% of global internet traffic and needs more subsea cables connected to its shores,' the embassy said. The participants also exchanged views on protecting subsea cable systems from emerging threats, including cyberattacks and sabotage, and emphasised the 'importance of collective action to safeguard global connectivity'. Discussions also focused on the urgent need for resilient and secure cable networks to meet growing demand driven by 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). US charge d'affaires Jorgan Andrews highlighted the importance of cooperation between the US and India in this sphere. 'The Wavelength Forum underscores the strong US-India partnership on regional infrastructure and highlighted the Quad's shared commitment on protecting and expanding trusted partners. Together, we are working to enhance secure connectivity and support innovation and economic growth across the Indo-Pacific region,' he said. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to building secure and resilient digital ecosystems through continued US-India and Quad partnerships.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
India's growing importance as digital hub highlighted at Wavelength Forum
New Delhi: India's growing importance as a digital hub was highlighted by the Quad partners, government officials, and industry leaders who participated in the Wavelength Forum in New Delhi on Wednesday to strengthen subsea cable connectivity and resilience across the Indo-Pacific region. Organised under the US Department of State's 'CABLES' programme, the forum highlighted the critical role of subsea cables in supporting the global digital economy and the importance of using trusted vendors for construction, maintenance, and repair. "India accounts for 20 per cent of global internet traffic and needs more subsea cables connected to its shores. More than 70 participants explored strategies to expand India's cable infrastructure, including regulatory reforms, streamlined permitting processes, and enhanced maintenance and repair capacity," read a statement issued by the US Embassy in India. It mentioned that the participants also exchanged views on protecting subsea cable systems from emerging threats, including cyberattacks and sabotage, underscoring the importance of collective action to safeguard global connectivity. "The event also showcased the Quad Partnership for Cable Connectivity and Resilience, reaffirming commitments made during the July 1 Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Related discussions centered on the urgent need for resilient and secure cable networks to meet growing demand driven by 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things," the statement added. Addressing the Forum, US Charge d'Affaires Jorgan Andrews highlighted the importance of cooperation between the United States and India in the sphere. "The Wavelength Forum underscores the strong US-India partnership on regional infrastructure and highlighted the Quad's shared commitment on protecting and expanding trusted partners. Together, we are working to enhance secure connectivity and support innovation and economic growth across the Indo-Pacific region," he stated. As the participants reaffirmed their commitment to building secure, resilient digital ecosystems through continued US-India and Quad partnerships, the forum also celebrated collaboration efforts and progress in advancing shared objectives as outlined in the 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Camaraderie, colours & cheers at US I-Day Bash
Charge' d' Affaires, US Embassy, Jorgan Andrews with guest of honour Hardeep Singh Puri With red, blue and white banners reminiscent of old celebrations, comfort foods like cornbread and mac & cheese, and decorations celebrating everything American – the US Embassy marked the 249th anniversary of American independence. For the first time, the celebrations were held at Bharat Mandapam. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, was the guest of honour. A toast to family and a touch of humour Thanking everyone for joining the celebration, Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy, Jorgan Andrews also made a heartfelt mention of his family. 'On a personal note, I would also like to thank my wife, Sara, and my daughter, Dagny, who are visiting from our home in Virginia,' he said, adding, 'I don't know if you recall, but during his campaign for President way back in 2000, George W Bush used to say that behind every successful man stands a very confused and surprised woman – and since the day I have been successful, no one in this room is more surprised than Sara. But I owe any success to her.' You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Mac & cheese, cornbread & everything American Highlighting the reflection of American spirit and tradition, Andrews added, 'We are trying to capture basic Americano – everything from red, blue and white banners, reminiscent of the old celebrations; the basics. Even the menu is a reflection of our homestyle cooking. It is a mix of nuts and berries in recipes with agricultural products from California, all the way to Southern-style comfort foods like cornbread and mac & cheese. These things are unique to certain parts of America, and they resonate with Americans as we celebrate these holidays – as we picnic, as we are in the park, and have fireworks. We are trying to recreate that reminiscent summertime holiday feel, with community, family and friends – with the foods that remind us of home.' 'First US National Day at Bharat Mandapam' The event began with the US Marines presenting the colours. Jorgan Andrews told us, 'This is the first time we have come to Bharat Mandapam for our National Day celebrations. If I am not mistaken, this might be the first time that any embassy has done its National Day here... This is our 249th anniversary. Next year, it will be our 250th anniversary, so it's going to be a really big celebration. We thought, what more fitting place could we choose to celebrate the unity between our countries and our national birthday than this magnificent, impressive facility. '
