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India Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance to Boost Semiconductor, AI Supply Chains

India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica declaration, a strategic alliance focused on building resilient supply chains for critical minerals and robust AI models. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hailed the move as a "fantastic partnership" that will strengthen technological cooperation. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the alliance is crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, design, and the emerging ecosystem, with India's first chip plant nearing production. The alliance, which includes nations like Japan and Australia, is also seen as a measure to counter China's dominance in the rare earth minerals sector.

Key Points: India Joins Pax Silica Declaration for Tech & Mineral Security

  • Strengthens critical mineral supply chains
  • Boosts AI & semiconductor cooperation
  • Counters China's rare earth dominance
  • Accelerates India's chip plant ecosystem
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'Very happy about fantastic partnership': US Ambassador on India joining Pax Silica declaration

India formally joins the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance to strengthen semiconductor supply chains, AI models, and critical mineral resilience.

"I am very happy that India has joined Pax Silica. It's a fantastic partnership - US Ambassador Sergio Gor"

New Delhi, Feb 20

Amidst the global spotlight on the ongoing AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, India, on Friday, formally joined the Pax Silica declaration.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, sharing his reaction on New Delhi joining the special grouping, said, "I am very happy that India has joined Pax Silica. It's a fantastic partnership and will move forward from there."

The Pax Silica is a US-led strategic alliance of nations, focused on building resilient supply chains for critical minerals and also on building robust models of Artificial Intelligence.

With India making a formal entry into the strategic alliance, this will strengthen the framework, give impetus to technological co-operation and enhance the country's ability to leverage its resources pertaining to rare earth minerals.

The US envoy to India also took to X and wrote, "A GREAT day for our relationship. Today INDIA joins PAX SILICA!"

After the signing of the Pax Silica Declaration, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jacob Helberg, Sergio Gor, and MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan posed for a group photograph, reaffirming India-US collaboration in critical technologies.

India's entry into the select league marks a significant step in strengthening trusted semiconductor and technology supply chains.

Union Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the Pax Silica Declaration as a significant step for India's growing semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.

Briefing the newsmen, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Pax Silica is very important for semiconductor manufacturing, setting up supply chains, chip design and the entire semiconductor ecosystem. This will greatly benefit India's electronics and semiconductor industry. Ten plants are already in the process of being established, and the first semiconductor plant will begin commercial production very soon. A complete ecosystem is emerging in India. Pax Silica will be crucial for this, and the youth of India will benefit from it."

Currently, the signatories to this strategic alliance are Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Israel, and Australia. UAE, Qatar and Greece also joined the Pax Silica declaration last month. It is also seen as a measure to counter China's dominance in the rare earth mineral segment.

- IANS

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Priya S
Fantastic news! Finally, India is taking its rightful place in the global tech order. This will bring investments, create high-quality jobs, and reduce our dependency on imports. Hope the benefits reach the grassroots and small manufacturers too.
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Rahul R
While the partnership looks good on paper, we must ensure it's not just another agreement where we provide the market and labour while others control the IP and high-value work. The "first plant soon" promise has been heard before. Action and results matter more than declarations.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, this is very encouraging. Resilient supply chains are the need of the hour. Partnering with nations like Japan, SK, and the US will accelerate our learning curve in semiconductor manufacturing. A positive step for 'Make in India'.
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Karthik V
Good move geopolitically. It clearly helps counter China's dominance, which is important for our strategic autonomy. But let's not forget the environmental cost of mining rare earth minerals. Hope sustainable and ethical sourcing is a core part of this "Pax Silica".
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Michael C
The US Ambassador's enthusiasm is palpable. Strong India-US ties in critical technology are beneficial for global stability. This alliance seems to be the democratic world's answer to securing its tech future. India's inclusion makes it much more formidable.

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