The Pax Silica Program
The US State Department has initiated a program called 'Pax Silica'. The aim of the program is to ensure that the silicon supply chain is secured globally. The silicon supply chain is very important in the development of artificial intelligence. The list of countries that are part of this program includes: - Japan - South Korea - Singapore - The Netherlands - The UK - Israel - The UAE - Australia
India is not a part of this agreement.
Political Reaction in India
The opposition Congress party in India reacted to the exclusion of India from the list, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being criticized. Senior Congress party leader Jairam Ramesh clarified that the aim of the program is to decrease the domination of China’s high-tech supply chains. Ramesh stated that his party was not surprised by India’s exclusion in the list. This came following the tension that has been experienced in the relationship between Prime Minister Modi and ex-US President Donald Trump.
Mention of Modī-Trump Encounters
Minister Jairam Ramesh has also cited a recent tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter, from Prime Minister Modi. In that tweet, Prime Minister Modi spoke of a call he received from Donald Trump, who he called a “great friend.”
Position of the US on the Initiative
- The ‘Pax Silica’ initiative, according to the US State Department, is aimed at avoiding forced reliance on other nations regarding silicon supply. The State Department stated that the aim of the initiative is to safeguard equipment involving AI. The initiative is aimed at long-term development.
- India’s Upcoming AI Summit On the other hand, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 has been scheduled to take place in India in the forthcoming year. Prime Minister Modi made the announcement during the AI Action Summit, which recently concluded in France. The event is set to be the inaugural AI summit to take place in a developing country.
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