'India To Be Invited To Pax Silica': US Envoy Sergio Gor Stresses Engagement Between Two Sides

US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Monday announced that India will be invited to join Pax Silica, a US-led strategic initiative aimed at securing critical supply chains spanning silicon, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Gor, who recently arrived in New Delhi, sought to emphasise continued engagement between the two sides.

“Real friends can disagree but always resolve their differences,” he said, adding that “both sides continue to be actively engaged.”

Reiterating the United States’ intent to move forward on economic negotiations, Gor said, “We are determined to get a trade deal,” and indicated that talks would continue without pause.

“The next round of calls on trade will happen tomorrow,” he said.

In a significant

strategic signal, Gor announced India’s inclusion in Pax Silica, describing it as a key US-led initiative spanning the entire high-technology ecosystem.

“Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative, from critical minerals to advanced manufacturing,” he said.

“Today, I am pleased to announce India will be invited to join the grouping,” he added.

#WATCH | Delhi: After assuming charge as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor says, “I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join PaxSilica as a full member next month…”

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WHAT IS PAX SILICA?

Pax Silica is a United States-led strategic framework designed to build a secure, prosperous and innovation-driven silicon supply chain, covering everything from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure and logistics.

Rooted in deep cooperation with trusted partners, the initiative aims to reduce coercive dependencies, protect materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence, and ensure that aligned nations are able to develop and deploy transformative technologies at scale.

The initiative is positioned as a positive-sum partnership. Rather than isolating other countries, Pax Silica focuses on coordination among partners that seek to remain competitive and prosperous in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

The inaugural Pax Silica Summit convened stakeholders from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

Guest contributions were also received from Taiwan, the European Union, Canada and the OECD.

Together, these partners host some of the most important companies and investors driving the global artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chain, forming the backbone of advanced technology development and deployment.

The initiative reflects what US officials describe as a new economic security paradigm, shaped by a growing consensus that secure supply chains, trusted technology and strategic infrastructure are indispensable to national power and long-term economic growth.

Pax Silica responds to increasing demand from partner countries to deepen economic and technology cooperation with the United States, alongside recognition that artificial intelligence represents a transformative force for future prosperity.

It also seeks to address rising risks from coercive dependencies, while emphasising the importance of fair market practices and policy coordination to safeguard sensitive technologies and critical infrastructure.

Gor arrived in New Delhi as ties between India and the United States have witnessed unprecedented stress, following the US decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, including an additional duty linked to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil.

Gor, 38, who was sworn in as the US envoy to India in mid-November, said after landing in the national capital, “Great to be back in India! Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations!”

President Trump has described Gor’s appointment as central to strengthening “one of our country’s most important international relationships,” the strategic partnership with India.