Hope govt takes independent decision on Huawei, says India CEO

New Delhi: Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei Monday said its engagement with the Indian government for 5G trials has been “positive” and hoped that India will make its “own independent decision” on the issue. The comments assume significance as the newly-appointed Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad earlier in the day alluded to the contentious issue of whether or not Huawei will be allowed to participate in the upcoming 5G trials saying it is a “complex issue” and will be looked at seriously including security aspects.

“I think it’s the right time for DoT to make the decision after almost 6-8 months of very close engagement.. They are quite happy and positive in the engagement,” Huawei Telecommunications India CEO Jay Chen said on the sidelines of a COAI panel discussion on 5G.