35 Nations Join US-Led Pax Silica Summit for AI Supply Chain Alliance

Thirty-five countries, including India, have united under a US-led initiative designed to construct secure and dependable supply chains for artificial intelligence technologies.

At the second Pax Silica Summit convened in Washington on June 25-26, 2026, 35 nations signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, uniting behind a pro-growth, pro-innovation regulatory framework for the AI era, stated Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. He emphasized a shared dedication to secure supply chains, private sector mobilization, and the infrastructure required to drive the next century.

Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Kazakhstan, Panama, and the European Union officially entered the Pax Silica alliance on the sidelines of the event.

India’s interests at the summit were led by S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), alongside Nagraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and various Indian technology industry executives.

The Indian delegation conducted talks with international counterparts and industry leaders to deepen partnerships across semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and resilient hardware supply networks.

“The future of AI will not be determined by who regulates first,” Helberg stated. He noted that victory belongs to those who build capacity across energy, compute, semiconductors, talent, and private investment. Helberg added that the coalition aims to construct an AI ecosystem that empowers global economies, entrepreneurship, and the rule of law.

The senior US official noted that the Pax Silica Initiative originated in December 2025 with a small group of founding nations. India subsequently joined the partnership in February 2026 during the AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.

History of the Pax Silica Initiative

The Pax Silica coalition was established by the US State Department in December 2025 to secure the entire computing stack, ranging from rare earth minerals and semiconductor fabrication to data centers and advanced model deployments. India formalized its membership on February 20, 2026.

The June 2026 summit highlighted complex trade-offs regarding technology access. Notably, Indian officials addressed the June 12, 2026 US Commerce Department directive that barred foreign nationals from using Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Because Anthropic could not filter users by nationality in real time, it disabled access worldwide.

In response to India’s warnings against sudden tech cutoffs, US officials gave assurances that access continuity for trusted Pax Silica allies would be maintained. To facilitate smoother operations, the US introduced PaxPass, a $50 million risk-assessment and cargo-tracking platform, alongside the Foundry School workforce program launched in collaboration with Stanford University.

FAQs

What is the Pax Silica alliance?

The Pax Silica alliance is a US-led international initiative involving 35 nations focused on building secure, resilient supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and computing infrastructure while promoting pro-growth technology policies.

Why did Anthropic suspend its AI models globally in June 2026?

Anthropic suspended its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models worldwide because a US Commerce Department export control rule banned foreign nationals from accessing them. The company could not filter users by nationality in real time, forcing a total temporary shutdown.

What are the PaxPass and Foundry School initiatives?

PaxPass is a $50 million US-funded platform designed to verify cargo and assess risks to streamline the movement of AI components among member states. The Foundry School is a joint training program with Stanford University to build advanced manufacturing and engineering talent across partner nations.