During a conversation with News18, US Ambassador Sergio Gore said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India soon. This tour is part of the quad tour. He said that Rubio’s visit will not only be limited to bilateral talks but will also involve cooperation with Japan and Australia. He also informed that the US President wants to visit India soon. PM Modi has already invited him.

What is Pax Silica agreement between India and America?

India’s participation in this initiative is crucial as Pax Silica is a framework designed to strengthen trusted technology partnerships and economic security. He said the US could share secure AI technology with trusted partners like India.

Pax Silica is a flagship initiative of the US State Department aimed at increasing cooperation in artificial intelligence and supply chain security. Its aim is to create a new economic security framework between partner countries. The initiative focuses on robust and secure supply chains, from raw materials to semiconductors and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Who is involved?

Countries such as Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, South Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom have signed the Pax Silica Declaration. Several other countries and organizations are also participating. India’s participation is part of a larger effort to secure critical minerals supply chains and increase international cooperation in emerging technologies.

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently said that over-reliance on supply chains creates risks and that global cooperation is essential. Joining Pax Silica is seen as the beginning of a new phase in India-US relations, with an emphasis on trusted artificial intelligence systems, robust supply chains and shared economic security.