India-US Trade Talks Set for Jan 13; India to Join US-led Pax Silica Next Month

• US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced India-US trade talks are scheduled for January 13.
• India will join the US-led Pax Silica initiative next month as a full member.
• Pax Silica is a strategic initiative focused on building a secure silicon supply chain, including semiconductors and AI.
• Current members of Pax Silica include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
• Gor emphasized strengthening ties between the world's oldest and largest democracies, highlighting a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for global partnerships.

Why It Matters: India and the US are deepening economic and strategic ties with upcoming trade talks and India's entry into Pax Silica.