India joins US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' to build resilient supply chain for critical minerals, AI

20 Feb 2026 Evaluate

India has joined Pax Silica, a US-led strategic alliance, specifically designed to build a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence (AI). This comes amid ongoing talks to finalise the proposed trade deal between the two countries and move forward on several other initiatives to solidify bilateral ties after a spell of severe strain in relations.

The pact was signed at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and US envoy to India Sergio Gor among others. The Pax Silica initiative was launched by the US on December 12, 2025.  The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12, 2025 where partner nations signed the Pax Silica declaration.

The declaration lays out a shared vision of deep economic and technology cooperation across supply chains -- from raw materials through semiconductors and AI infrastructure -- and commitment to mutual prosperity and security. The member nations of the Pax Silica included Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

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