What happened:
US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor said India will be part of Pax Silica, a Washington-led initiative on artificial intelligence and technology supply-chain security. He said India is essential to the US and confirmed that both sides are actively working toward a trade deal.
Why it matters to India:
Joining Pax Silica strengthens India–US technology and strategic ties, positions India within trusted AI supply chains, and enhances its role in shaping global technology governance.