Prime Highlights-
- Estonia invites Indian IT professionals and technology firms to explore European business opportunities through its e-residency program, says Minister Pakosta.
- Pakosta names cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure as key collaboration areas, praising India’s strong research and development ecosystem.
Key Facts-
- Estonia’s e-residency program lets entrepreneurs set up and run EU companies fully online from anywhere.
- At India Mobile Congress, Pakosta said the proposed India-EU trade pact could boost digital services cooperation.
Background-
Estonia has invited Indian IT professionals and technology firms to explore business opportunities in Europe through its e-residency program. Estonian Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta said Indian talent is warmly welcome in her country.
Pakosta shared the invitation while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. She highlighted Estonia’s e-residency initiative, which lets entrepreneurs set up and run companies in the European Union fully online from anywhere in the world.
She said Indian and Estonian businesses have wide scope to work together, invest in each other’s markets and grow new products and services. She added that the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement could deepen cooperation, especially in digital services.
The minister praised India’s technology skills and its strong research and development ecosystem. She said Estonia wants to partner with Indian companies and professionals to build innovative solutions. Indian founders can use the program to reach customers across the European market.
Pakosta named cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure as key areas for future collaboration as artificial intelligence advances. Estonia intends to use India’s research and development expertise to create stronger cybersecurity tools and build closer technology links with New Delhi, Pakosta said. Estonia sees India as a trusted technology partner for the years ahead.