The strategic technology alliance Pax Silica, which India joined to strengthen supply chains for electronics and critical minerals, held its first summit in which city?

The first summit of the Pax Silica technology alliance was held in Washington D.C. at the U.S. Institute of Peace in December 2025. Pax Silica is a strategic coalition led by the United States aimed at creating secure and resilient supply chains for electronics, semiconductors, and critical minerals. The alliance focuses on reducing dependence on concentrated sources of supply, particularly for refined rare earth elements. The summit brought together participating countries to discuss strategies for diversifying supply chains and strengthening economic and technological resilience in critical industries.