New Delhi, Feb 20: India on Friday formally joined the Pax Silica coalition at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marking a major step in deepening strategic technology and supply chain cooperation with the United States.
The signing ceremony brought together senior leaders from both countries, reflecting a shared commitment to securing the full ìsilicon stackî that underpins the AI-driven global economy.
Pax Silica envisions a coalition of trusted nations working to safeguard the technology value chain, from critical minerals and semiconductor fabrication to advanced AI systems and deployment infrastructure.
The initiative aims to reduce overconcentration in global supply chains, prevent economic coercion, and ensure that emerging technologies are developed and governed by open and democratic societies.
Addressing the gathering, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the summit represented more than a ceremonial event, describing it as an effort to build new foundations and opportunities for future generations.
Highlighting Indiaís long-term growth trajectory since Independence, he pointed to the countryís expanding semiconductor capabilities, noting that Indian engineers are designing cutting-edge two-nanometer chips. He added that the semiconductor sector is expected to require around one million skilled professionals, presenting a significant opportunity for India.
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Jacob Helberg, described the declaration as a roadmap for a shared future.
He said the initiative signalled a rejection of ìweaponised dependencyî and highlights the idea that economic security is integral to national security.
Emphasising the coalitionís ambition, he said Pax Silica seeks to secure the entire technology stac: from minerals and silicon wafers to advanced AI systems, to ensure that the future is shaped by those who build it.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor termed Indiaís entry into Pax Silica both strategic and essential.
He described the coalition as one that could define the 21st century economic and technological order by securing the entire silicon stack, from mining critical minerals to chip fabrication and AI deployment in data centres.
He said the partnership reflects a choice by democratic societies to retain control over key sectors of the global economy.
The signing underscored a broader message at the summit: that the future of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies will be shaped deliberately by nations committed to openness, resilience and long-term cooperation.
Following the signing, a high-level fireside chat featured MeitY Secretary S Krishnan, Ambassador Sergio Gor, Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, and Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Electronics.
The discussion highlighted Indiaís coordinated push across AI, semiconductors and critical minerals, with an emphasis on resilient collaboration with trusted partners. Speakers stressed that the AI revolution is already underway and underlined the importance of building secure, diversified semiconductor supply chains to support global technological advancement.
