Hyderabad: The United States and India on Thursday, January 29, advanced the US–India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology) initiative, as a landmark conference in Hyderabad. Titled “Leveraging US–India TRUST: Industry Academia Partnerships in AI & Cybersecurity,” the conference was organised by the US Consulate General Hyderabad and the World Trade Center, Shamshabad and Visakhapatnam, at the Financial District. She also reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties and highlighted that the implementation will enhance cooperation on trade, defence, energy, and other sectors. Chairman of the World Trade Center, Shamshabad and Visakhapatnam, Y Varaprasad Reddy, said the conference aimed to strengthen academic and industry partnerships between the two countries. Key featuresThe event highlighted four thematic sessions covering key aspects of US–India technology cooperation.