US says ‘Pax Silica’ declaration rejects weaponised dependency

February 20, 2026 12:04 PM

US says ‘Pax Silica’ declaration rejects weaponised dependency

The United States on Friday said the newly announced Pax Silica declaration signals a collective effort to prevent technology dependence from being used as geopolitical leverage. Speaking on the development, US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg said the initiative represents a commitment by participating nations to build resilient and trusted technology partnerships. “As we sign the Pax Silica declaration, we say no to weaponised dependency,” Helberg said, stressing the need for secur...

India to formally join US led effort on AI, supply chain security-Pax Silica today

February 20, 2026 8:59 AM

India to formally join US led effort on AI, supply chain security-Pax Silica today

India is set to formally join Pax Silica--the US-led effort on artificial intelligence and supply chain security on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held here in the national capital. Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flagship effort on AI and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allies and trusted partners. The Pax Silica Declaration underlines the importance of a reliable supply chain indispensable to mutual economic security and r...