Washington DC, Jan. 30 -- US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg on Thursday (local time) officially confirmed that India will join Pax Silica in February 2026, the induction of the world's largest democracy.

Speaking at the Hudson Institute, which promotes American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future, he emphasised that while the initial "nucleus" focused on manufacturing hubs such as Japan and South Korea, expanding into India is essential to secure the broader supply chain, including critical minerals and AI infrastructure.

"We're rapidly expanding this coalition of capable partners. We were pleased to welcome Qatar and the UAE to the partnership two weeks ago, and we look forward to welcoming...