At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India has joined Pax Silica, a US led initiative on AI cooperation and supply chain security. The declaration was exchanged in the presence of the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, US Ambassador Sergio Gor, and MeitY Secretary S Krishnan. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. But the question arises, what exactly is Pax Silica and why is the whole world talking about it.
Pax Silica was introduced in December 2025 by the US Department of State and is positioned as flagship platform to strengthen cooperation on AI development and secure critical supply chains. The name combines the Latin word for peace with a reference to silicon chips, signalling an ambition to create a stable and trusted technology ecosystem.
The coalition aims to secure the full AI value chain from critical mineral extraction and chip fabrication to advanced manufacturing and logistics. At its core, the declaration stresses that dependable supply networks are essential for shared economic stability. It also recognises artificial intelligence as a transformative driver of long-term growth, while emphasising the need for reliable and secure AI systems.
India’s signing of Pax Silica has brought together key US allies and technology partners to coordinate on economic security in the AI era. Previously, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan also stated that being part of such frameworks ensure India has representation in discussions around mineral security and technology supply chains.
The decision also fits into India’s own tech roadmap. The India AI Mission, cleared with a Rs 10,372 crore budget is designed to make AI more accessible, support homegrown innovation and develop foundational models tailored to Indian needs. Along with it, the Rs 76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission is also a good attempt to turn the county into a serious player in global chip making.
At this time when geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains are forcing countries to rethink technological dependence, Pax Silica is being seen as more than just another joint statement. Experts believe that it represents an early early framework for how nations plan to safeguard their economic interests in an AI-driven world.