India's Big Step... Partnership with Pax Silica Will Infuriate China
India has now joined the US-based Pax Silica, a partnership that will bring significant benefits to the country. This will boost sectors ranging from electronics to semiconductors, AI to rare earth metals, and reduce dependence on China.
India took a major step on Friday by announcing its joining the US-led strategic alliance, Pax Silica. The signing of the agreement will help strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership will also help counter China's dominance in various rare earth metals.
Reduced Dependence on China
The partnership with Pax Silica could help India reduce its heavy dependence on China for imports of rare earth minerals. It could also strengthen a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and AI.
Signed at the AI Summit
The declaration was signed at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance technological cooperation and secure access to key resources needed for next-generation businesses. Furthermore, this initiative is a major step toward finalizing the proposed India-US trade deal and deepening bilateral relations.
These Benefits from Pax Silica
According to reports, India's participation in Pax Silica will significantly benefit India's electronics and semiconductor industries. Ten plants are already established in the country, and more are underway. It is expected that the first semiconductor plant will soon begin commercial production.
What did the US Ambassador say?
US Ambassador Sergio Gor described the India-Pax Silica initiative as a strategic alliance between India and the US, essential for shaping the economic and technological landscape of the 21st century. He cited India's engineering talent and its role in strengthening the US-India tech partnership. He said the partnership aims to promote reliable AI globally.
What is Pax Silica?
Pax Silica aims to create a sustainable infrastructure to accelerate AI-driven development in partner countries. Pax Silica is a coalition launched to secure the global supply chain for AI and semiconductors. It symbolizes a shift from a 20th-century dependence on oil and steel to an economy driven by silicon and critical minerals. The coalition is led by Jacob Helberg, US Deputy Secretary of Economic Affairs.
