Spain and Mexico have established an agreement to enhance their cooperation in key areas such as artificial intelligence, supercomputing, connectivity, and cybersecurity. The pact was formalized by Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function of Spain, and José Antonio Peña Merino, Director of the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications of Mexico.
The agreement includes a broad spectrum of collaboration, covering AI, supercomputing, data centers, cybersecurity, and the use of digital technologies in managing natural disasters and combating climate change. Topics such as the digitization of public services, digital identity, and training in digital skills will also be addressed.
“Mexico and Spain can and must be the third digital path. The path that collaborates and bets on interoperable data, open models, and cooperation in supercomputing, as already done by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center with the Coatlicue supercomputer being built by Mexico,” declared López after signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The memorandum includes an action plan and a timeline that will detail the cooperation, which may include the development of joint programs, the exchange of information and best practices, and the organization of conferences and courses.
This agreement represents a step forward in collaboration between the two countries, which had already been outlined in a previous memorandum signed in 2024 between the National Cybersecurity Institute of Spain (Incibe) and the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) of Mexico. It also aligns with agreements between the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and various Mexican scientific institutions aimed at strengthening supercomputing and AI in the country.
Both Spain and Mexico share similar visions regarding digital transformation and the associated challenges, including sustainability in the development of data centers, the adoption of ‘deeptech’ technologies, and the transfer of technology from laboratories to the productive system.
During his visit to Mexico City, López visited the facilities of two Spanish companies, Veridas, which specializes in digital identity and fraud prevention, and Indra’s Cybersecurity Center, the second of its kind worldwide. López highlighted the importance of the digital economy, which represents 27% of Spain’s GDP, emphasizing that the country has evolved to export not only traditional services but also secure and reliable technology. The visit will conclude with a conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Source: www.infobae.com
