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The European Commission has joined "Pax Silica", a US-led initiative comprising allied nations working together to secure critical supply chains for artificial intelligence, European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said on Thursday.
Pax Silica is an effort by the US state department on securing access to artificial intelligence and supply chain security, from energy and critical minerals to high-end manufacturing and AI models.
The European Union's entry significantly expands the economic weight of the alliance, bringing one of the world's largest markets into a growing coalition seeking to reduce vulnerabilities in AI-related supply chains amid intensifying technological competition with China.
The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12, 2025, where partner countries signed a declaration outlining a shared vision of deeper cooperation across the full value chain - from raw materials to advanced AI systems - with a focus on economic security and mutual prosperity.
The Netherlands earlier this week also joined the pact.
The initiative reflects a broader global push by governments to secure access to critical inputs such as semiconductors, rare earth minerals, energy resources and advanced computing infrastructure, which are increasingly viewed as strategic assets in the AI era.
Earlier on Jan 14, The United Arab Emirates had joined US-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, further strengthening economic ties with the United States.
On Feb 20, India formally joined the US-led strategic initiative, marking a significant step in deepening economic and technology cooperation between the two countries.
Also Read: India joins 'Pax Silica' — here's what the US-led alliance aims to do
Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, Science Advisor to the President Michael Kratsios, US Ambassador Sergio Gor, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, and Secretary MeitY S Krishnan were present for the signing of the Pax Silica Declaration.
The group also includes Australia, Britain, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Singapore and South Korea.
With the addition of the EU and the Netherlands, Pax Silica now brings together several of the world's leading technology, semiconductor, financial and energy economies, potentially giving the bloc greater influence over future AI supply chains and standards.
Also Read: Lodha Developers founder group sell stake worth ₹1,865 crore via block deals
Pax Silica is an effort by the US state department on securing access to artificial intelligence and supply chain security, from energy and critical minerals to high-end manufacturing and AI models.
The European Union's entry significantly expands the economic weight of the alliance, bringing one of the world's largest markets into a growing coalition seeking to reduce vulnerabilities in AI-related supply chains amid intensifying technological competition with China.
The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12, 2025, where partner countries signed a declaration outlining a shared vision of deeper cooperation across the full value chain - from raw materials to advanced AI systems - with a focus on economic security and mutual prosperity.
The Netherlands earlier this week also joined the pact.
The initiative reflects a broader global push by governments to secure access to critical inputs such as semiconductors, rare earth minerals, energy resources and advanced computing infrastructure, which are increasingly viewed as strategic assets in the AI era.
Earlier on Jan 14, The United Arab Emirates had joined US-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, further strengthening economic ties with the United States.
On Feb 20, India formally joined the US-led strategic initiative, marking a significant step in deepening economic and technology cooperation between the two countries.
Also Read: India joins 'Pax Silica' — here's what the US-led alliance aims to do
Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, Science Advisor to the President Michael Kratsios, US Ambassador Sergio Gor, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, and Secretary MeitY S Krishnan were present for the signing of the Pax Silica Declaration.
The group also includes Australia, Britain, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Singapore and South Korea.
With the addition of the EU and the Netherlands, Pax Silica now brings together several of the world's leading technology, semiconductor, financial and energy economies, potentially giving the bloc greater influence over future AI supply chains and standards.
Also Read: Lodha Developers founder group sell stake worth ₹1,865 crore via block deals
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