India Joins Pax Silica at AI Summit, Strengthening Tech Partnership with U.S.

On the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, marking a major milestone in strategic technology and semiconductor cooperation with the United States. The signing ceremony brought together senior leaders from both countries, signaling a shared commitment to securing the full technology stack powering the AI-driven global economy. (PIB Delhi)

Pax Silica is a coalition of trusted nations dedicated to safeguarding the “silicon stack”—spanning critical minerals, semiconductor fabrication, advanced AI systems, and deployment infrastructure. The initiative aims to reduce overconcentration in global supply chains, prevent economic coercion, and ensure emerging technologies are developed and governed by democratic societies.

Addressing the summit, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “We are not just holding a summit; we are building the future.” He highlighted India’s growing semiconductor capabilities, noting that Indian engineers are now designing cutting-edge two-nanometer chips. He also emphasized that the industry will require around one million skilled professionals, presenting a significant opportunity for India’s youth.

From the U.S. side, Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, described the agreement as “not merely an agreement on paper, but a roadmap for a shared future,” underscoring the democratic foundation of the partnership. Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India, called India’s entry into Pax Silica “strategic and essential,” describing the initiative as key to defining the 21st-century technological and economic order.

The signing ceremony was followed by a high-level fireside chat featuring Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY, Sergio Gor, Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, and Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics. The discussion emphasized the convergence of AI, semiconductor resilience, and critical mineral strategy, highlighting India’s vision of “resilient collaboration with trusted partners who share our values.”

Sergio Gor noted, “The AI revolution is not on the horizon — it is already here,” while Sanjay Mehrotra called for “resilient, secure supply chains” and a “win-win ecosystem to advance AI for good.” Randhir Thakur described Pax Silica as “a timely and strategic step,” stressing that semiconductor innovation has always been driven by materials, compute, and technological ingenuity.

The event highlighted India’s growing stature in the global AI and semiconductor landscape, reinforcing its commitment to strategic partnerships, democratic governance of technology, and long-term technological resilience.