Pax Silica Summit 2025

At the inaugural Pax Silica Summit in 2025, India was excluded from the US-led Pax Silica initiative, sparking sharp political criticism domestically and in strategic circles.

About the Pax Silica Initiative

The Pax Silica Initiative is a strategic, US-led effort aimed at creating a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain.

Objectives

Reduce China’s dominance over critical minerals and high-tech supply chains.
Counter coercive dependencies in sectors including:
- Critical minerals
- Energy inputs
- Semiconductors
- Advanced manufacturing
- AI infrastructure
- Logistics

Key Measures

Promote joint ventures and strategic co-investments in high-tech sectors.
Protect sensitive technologies and critical infrastructure from countries of concern.
Build trusted technology ecosystems among participating countries.

Participating Countries (as of December 2025)

United States
Japan
South Korea
Singapore
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Israel
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Australia

Notably, other Quad members like the US, Japan, and Australia are included, but India is absent.

India’s Position and Future Prospects

Experts suggest that India could join Pax Silica at a later stage, similar to the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).
The MSP, launched in 2022 by the US, aims to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China.

India’s Participation in MSP

India joined the MSP in June 2023.
Other partners include: Japan, Australia, the EU, the UK, and Canada.

Focus of MSP

Minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and the 17 rare earth elements.
Viewed as an effort to counter China’s dominance in rare earth processing and mining in Africa.

Strategic Implications

India’s exclusion from Pax Silica has triggered concerns about its participation in the global high-tech supply chain.
However, its MSP participation demonstrates that India remains a key partner in critical mineral and technology initiatives.
Future inclusion in Pax Silica could strengthen India’s role in global semiconductor, AI, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems.

Source: INDIAN EXPRESS

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