
At a press conference in New Delhi, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced India’s formal entry into the US-led Pax Silica initiative, calling it a major step in elevating bilateral ties. Joined by US officials including Jacob Helberg, he highlighted cooperation on AI, critical technologies, and resilient supply chains. The Ambassador said the interim India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with signing expected soon. On energy, he reiterated Washington’s stance against Russian oil purchases. He also underlined support for open-source AI, deeper Quad engagement, and expanded tech collaboration, positioning India as a key partner in America’s global technology strategy.