US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor told SPAN magazine that prospects are exceptionally strong for deeper US‑India cooperation on critical minerals and resilient advanced manufacturing supply chains. He said recent bilateral initiatives are setting the foundation for long‑term economic and technological collaboration.
Gor highlighted the Pax Silica Declaration — which India signed — as a key step to align economic and national security goals through partnerships on critical mineral processing and AI infrastructure investment. He also pointed to the US‑India COMPACT framework, which prioritizes resilient supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals. India became the tenth signatory to Pax Silica on the final day of the AI Impact Summit, he noted.
Emphasizing diversification, Gor argued that political and financial commitments between partners reduce the risks of overreliance on a single source and make supply chains more resilient.
Regionally, Gor described an expanded US role in promoting economic connectivity and stability across South and Central Asia. He said Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to significant investment deals with American companies to develop critical minerals, digital infrastructure, and energy resources — deals that also support American jobs. A revamped trade agreement with India, he added, helps anchor broader economic integration in South Asia.
On security, Gor stressed the link between stability and prosperity. He said the United States is working with partners to counter terrorism, violent radicalization, and transnational crime, because secure societies are more attractive to investment and less susceptible to criminal or extremist influence.
Gor also noted the personal rapport between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the president regards Modi as a true friend and that their relationship strengthens bilateral cooperation. In a post on X, Gor described a vision to transform US‑India ties into the defining strategic partnership of the 21st century, delivering concrete benefits to both countries. He identified defence, energy, aviation, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure as priority areas where collaboration will create opportunities and reinforce resilient supply chains.
The comments were made in an interview with SPAN, the US Embassy in New Delhi publication.
