India to Join US-Led 'Pax Silica' Alliance for Silicon Supply Chain, Announces Sergio Gor

• US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor announced India's invitation to join the 'Pax Silica' alliance, a US-led strategic initiative.
• The alliance aims to create an innovation-based silicon supply chain, covering critical minerals to advanced manufacturing and AI infrastructure.
• Gor emphasized India's importance to the US, highlighting ongoing trade agreement negotiations and the strong bond between PM Modi and President Trump.
• India will be invited as a full member next month, joining other nations like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the UK.
• 'Pax Silica' seeks to reduce coercive dependencies and protect foundational materials for AI, ensuring development of transformative technologies.

Why It Matters: India will join the US-led 'Pax Silica' alliance to bolster a secure, innovation-driven silicon supply chain.