India to Join US-Led Pax Silica Initiative Amid Strategic Tech Cooperation

India is set to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative in February, marking a significant step in bilateral technology cooperation focused on securing silicon supply chains vital for semiconductors and AI infrastructure. This follows India's earlier delayed inclusion in the Minerals Security Partnership. Analysts view India's belated entry as part of broader efforts to strengthen ties amid strategic competition with China, highlighting the initiative's role in shaping future global tech supply chains.