India, US Hold Extensive Discussions On Defence, Trade, Technology, And Global Tensions
India and the US deepen engagement across defence, trade and technology, as both sides push to strengthen strategic cooperation in a tense global environment. Image courtesy: X.com/@UnderSecE
The United States has acknowledged India as an important member of Pax Silica and is looking forward to working with New Delhi to promote pro-innovation policies.
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg also expressed pleasure meeting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington DC during the latter’s recent visit.
“It was a pleasure meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to discuss trade and energy cooperation,” Helberg said in a post on X after meeting Misri.
It was a pleasure meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to discuss 🇺🇸-🇮🇳 trade and energy cooperation. India is an important member of Pax Silica, and we look forward to working with them to promote pro-innovation policy frameworks while addressing regulatory… pic.twitter.com/ubUyJtggdM
— Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg (@UnderSecE) April 10, 2026
“India is an important member of Pax Silica, and we look forward to working with them to promote pro-innovation policy frameworks while addressing regulatory challenges and the rapid buildout of secure and trusted AI infrastructure in our countries,” he said.
India had formally joined Pax Silica on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit on February 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening of strategic technology and supply chain cooperation between India and the US.
The signing ceremony had brought together senior government leaders from both nations, underscoring a shared commitment to securing the full technology stack that will power the AI-driven global economy.
Pax Silica is a strategic coalition of trusted nations committed to securing the “silicon stack,” raging from critical minerals and semiconductor fabrication to advanced AI systems and deployment infrastructure.
The initiative aims to reduce over concentration in global supply chains, prevent economic coercion and ensure that emerging technologies are developed and governed by open and democratic societies.
Earlier, Misri had a “productive” meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is expected to visit India next month.
During his three-day visit to the US Misri held a series of high-level meeting with senior US officials, focusing during the dialogues on the West Asian war and the Indo-Pacific challenges.
He also reviewed key aspects of strategic defence and trade relations between the two nations. His itinerary included significant discussions at the Pentagon with Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, who too had visited India recently for the Defence Policy Group meeting.
After Misri met with Rubio, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor noted that the meeting focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defence, and the Quad,” adding that Rubio “looks forward to visiting India next month.”
In its reply to Gor, the Indian Embassy in the US, wrote, “During his ongoing visit, foreign secretary Vikram Misri called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much more to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”
At Pentagon, Misri also met with Mike Duffey, when the two sides focused on defence exchanges and industrial cooperation. At the Department of Commerce, the Indian Foreign Secretary discussed expanding collaboration in critical technologies and resilient supply chains.
The Indian embassy in the US said these engagements were aimed at “transforming the India-US partnership in the 21st century,” including cooperation in AI and critical minerals.
During talks with US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, Misri discussed the West Asian crisis and broader geopolitical concerns. They two also discussed developments in the Gulf region and other priorities.
Misri met with FBI Director Kash Patel and they exchanged views on cooperation in counterterrorism, organised crime, and narcotics smuggling.
US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker said the two nations explored “practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including through the Quad.”
Misri’s visit to the US came amidst global tensions in West Asia, East Asia, and Europe, underscoring continued momentum in the bilateral ties, as both nationw work on deepening cooperation across defence, economic, and strategic domains.
