India Joins World’s Largest AI Alliance ‘Pax Silica’: China, Pakistan Excluded
New Delhi, February 20, 2026
India achieved historic tech milestone by joining US-led Pax Silica Alliance during final day of 5-day AI Summit. Strategic semiconductor/AI supply chain pact excludes China-Pakistan, bolstering global rare earth security.
| Country | Role |
|---|---|
| USA | Leader |
| India | Newest member |
| Australia | Founding |
| Japan | Founding |
| South Korea | Founding |
| Singapore | Founding |
| UK | Founding |
| Israel | Founding |
| Qatar | Recent |
| UAE | Recent |
| Greece | Founding |
Secures semiconductor/rare earth supply chains against China dominance. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: “World trusts India’s talent pool, reliable policy.” 10 domestic chip plants ready; production imminent.
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