- Estonia invites Indian IT professionals and technology firms to do business in Europe
- E-residency lets entrepreneurs set up and run EU companies without moving to Estonia
- Minister Liisa Pakosta spoke on the sidelines of India Mobile Congress in New Delhi
- Proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement could boost digital services cooperation
- Cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure are named as key future collaboration areas
Estonia has asked Indian IT professionals and technology companies to use its e-residency programme to do business in Europe. The country’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa Pakosta, said Indian talent is warmly welcome.
Her remarks come as the US government has suspended certain major technology and IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme.
How e-residency works
Pakosta spoke to reporters in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress. She pointed to Estonia’s e-residency scheme.
The scheme lets entrepreneurs set up and manage companies in the European Union online. They do not have to move to Estonia.
Scope for joint business and trade
Pakosta said Indian and Estonian businesses have wide scope to collaborate. She said they could invest in each other’s markets and expand new products and services.
She added that the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement could further strengthen cooperation, especially in digital services.
Focus on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure
Pakosta praised India’s technological expertise and its strong research and development ecosystem. Estonia wants to partner with Indian companies and professionals on new solutions.
She named cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure as key areas for future work. She said AI-driven threats are growing more sophisticated.
Estonia wants to use India’s research and development strength to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges. Pakosta said this would deepen technology ties between the two countries.
