Qatar, US sign Pax Silica to secure chains
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Doha, Qatar — On Monday the United States and Qatar signed the Pax Silica declaration to enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors and related supply chains. U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg and Qatar Minister Ahmed bin Mohammed Al‑Sayed signed the accession, making Qatar the coalition’s newest member. The U.S.-led initiative, launched last month, aims to build secure, resilient and innovation-driven silicon and AI-related supply chains. Participants currently include the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Britain, Israel and Singapore. U.S. officials also said India will be invited to join the initiative this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Pax Silica initiative launched last month to secure silicon and AI supply chains.
- 2. Initial members included the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Britain, Israel and Singapore.
- 3. U.S. officials signalled India will be invited to join the coalition.
- 4. On January 12, 2026, Qatar signed the Pax Silica declaration with U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg.
- 5. On January 13, 2026, U.S. Vice President JD Vance posted public greetings to Ambassador Sergio Gor as he arrived in India.
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