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India will be invited to join the Pax Silica Alliance as a full member next month, Sergio Gor said, signalling a potential expansion of the technology-focused grouping as engagement between India and partner countries deepens.
Gor’s remarks come as both sides continue discussions on a broader trade deal, with the next round of talks scheduled for tomorrow.
What is the Pax Silica Alliance
The Pax Silica Alliance is a multilateral initiative focused on strengthening secure supply chains for silicon, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and related digital infrastructure. The grouping brings together countries seeking to reduce dependence on concentrated manufacturing hubs and promote cooperation among trusted partners in critical technologies.
The alliance was launched in 2025 with an initial group of countries drawn largely from advanced manufacturing and technology-intensive economies.
India was not part of the founding members, though officials at the time indicated that discussions with New Delhi were ongoing.
What officials have said about India
While alliance members have not issued a joint statement specifically endorsing India's entry, senior officials from member countries have, in separate public remarks, highlighted India's growing importance in global technology supply chains.
US officials, in comments reported by Reuters over the past year, have described India as a key partner in efforts to diversify electronics manufacturing and build resilient supply chains for critical technologies, including semiconductors. These remarks have largely been made in the context of bilateral cooperation and broader supply chain security initiatives rather than the Pax Silica Alliance itself.
Japanese officials have also spoken publicly about deepening cooperation with India on semiconductor supply chains and technology manufacturing resilience, particularly under Indo-Pacific economic frameworks, according to earlier reporting. Israeli leaders, in separate statements, have pointed to India's technology talent base and innovation ecosystem as areas of strategic collaboration.
Why India's inclusion matters
India has stepped up efforts to expand its semiconductor ecosystem, boost electronics manufacturing and position itself as an alternative production base for global technology companies. An invitation to join the Pax Silica Alliance as a full member would mark a significant alignment between India’s technology ambitions and emerging international frameworks focused on economic security and trusted supply chains.
Gor’s remarks come as both sides continue discussions on a broader trade deal, with the next round of talks scheduled for tomorrow.
What is the Pax Silica Alliance
The Pax Silica Alliance is a multilateral initiative focused on strengthening secure supply chains for silicon, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and related digital infrastructure. The grouping brings together countries seeking to reduce dependence on concentrated manufacturing hubs and promote cooperation among trusted partners in critical technologies.
The alliance was launched in 2025 with an initial group of countries drawn largely from advanced manufacturing and technology-intensive economies.
India was not part of the founding members, though officials at the time indicated that discussions with New Delhi were ongoing.
What officials have said about India
While alliance members have not issued a joint statement specifically endorsing India's entry, senior officials from member countries have, in separate public remarks, highlighted India's growing importance in global technology supply chains.
US officials, in comments reported by Reuters over the past year, have described India as a key partner in efforts to diversify electronics manufacturing and build resilient supply chains for critical technologies, including semiconductors. These remarks have largely been made in the context of bilateral cooperation and broader supply chain security initiatives rather than the Pax Silica Alliance itself.
Japanese officials have also spoken publicly about deepening cooperation with India on semiconductor supply chains and technology manufacturing resilience, particularly under Indo-Pacific economic frameworks, according to earlier reporting. Israeli leaders, in separate statements, have pointed to India's technology talent base and innovation ecosystem as areas of strategic collaboration.
Why India's inclusion matters
India has stepped up efforts to expand its semiconductor ecosystem, boost electronics manufacturing and position itself as an alternative production base for global technology companies. An invitation to join the Pax Silica Alliance as a full member would mark a significant alignment between India’s technology ambitions and emerging international frameworks focused on economic security and trusted supply chains.
