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India Joins US-Led Pax Silica: A Strategic Move to Counter China's Dominance

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan and other officials pose for a group photograph after the signing of Pax Silica Declaration between India and the US. (File image: ANI)

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News18•25-02-2026, 19:54

India Joins US-Led Pax Silica: A Strategic Move to Counter China's Dominance

•India signs agreement to join Pax Silica, a US-led coalition for secure critical minerals and AI supply chains.
•The initiative aims to counter China's near monopoly in rare earths and semiconductor manufacturing.
•India, a new member, joins nations like Japan, Australia, and the UK in this strategic alliance.
•Pax Silica seeks to diversify supply chains, reducing India's 93% reliance on China for rare earth elements.
•The move aligns with India's domestic goals, offering access to advanced processing and manufacturing expertise.

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