New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the United States sees “exceptionally strong” prospects for deepening cooperation with India in securing critical mineral resources and building resilient advanced manufacturing supply chains, according to SPAN magazine.
In an interview with SPAN, the US Embassy in New Delhi publication, Gor said bilateral initiatives are laying the groundwork for long-term economic and technological collaboration. He cited the Pax Silica Declaration, signed by India, which focuses on aligning US-India economic and national security interests through partnerships on critical mineral processing capacity and AI infrastructure investments.
Gor noted the US-India COMPACT framework prioritises resilient supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals. He highlighted that India became the tenth signatory to Pax Silica on the final day of the AI Impact Summit.
Emphasising diversification, Gor said these efforts mitigate risks from overdependence on a single source. “This combination of political and financial commitments ensures our supply chains are not dominated by one source, which drastically reduces risk,” he said.
On the regional outlook, Gor pointed to an expanded US role in fostering economic connectivity and stability across South and Central Asia. He said Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have committed to significant investment deals with American companies to develop critical minerals, digital infrastructure, and energy resources, supporting American jobs. He added that a revamped trade deal with India anchors regional economic integration in South Asia.
On security, Gor said the US remains focused on working with partners to combat terrorism, violent radicalisation, and transnational crime, linking security and economic prosperity: stable nations attract investment and reduce the appeal of criminality and extremism.
Gor also said US President Donald Trump considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a true friend, and their relationship strengthens bilateral ties. In a post on X, Gor stated his vision to transform the US-India relationship into the defining strategic partnership of the 21st century, delivering tangible benefits for both nations. He outlined US-India collaboration in defence, energy, aviation, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure as creating opportunities and strengthening resilient supply chains. (ANI)
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