Pax Silica Pact Strengthens Qatar-U.S. Ties in Advanced Technology Sector

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Doha: Qatar has formally joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, signing the Pax Silica Declaration with the United States in a move described by officials as a strategic step to enhance cooperation in advanced technologies, secure supply chains and support global economic stability.

The declaration was signed in Doha by HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, and Jacob Helberg, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, marking Qatar as the latest member of the initiative, which aims to fortify global technology supply networks.

Pax Silica is a U.S.-led international coalition focused on strengthening trusted supply chains for semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and related digital infrastructure sectors seen as vital for economic and national security in the AI age.

Officials said Qatar’s accession aligns with its national priorities to become a regional and global hub for advanced technologies and AI, supporting broader economic diversification efforts under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030. Through its participation, Qatar aims to deepen cooperation with international partners in semiconductors, advanced computing, cybersecurity and digital technologies while strengthening the resilience of its own technological ecosystem.

At the signing ceremony, Dr. Al-Sayed described the declaration as a “new milestone in the Qatar-U.S. partnership,” grounded in mutual trust and a shared vision for long-term stability and technological innovation. He noted the world’s transition toward a digital economy driven by AI and critical minerals, highlighting the importance of secure supply chains and collaborative frameworks to support innovation and shared prosperity.

U.S. officials have framed Pax Silica not as a traditional alliance, but as a “coalition of capabilities” that brings together countries with complementary technological assets to safeguard critical supply chains and reduce dependencies on single sources. The initiative already includes partners such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Britain, Australia, the UAE and Israel, and is part of a broader effort by Washington to coordinate trusted technology ecosystems among allied nations.

Qatar’s participation reflects its growing role in global technology affairs, showcasing Doha’s commitment to innovation, digital infrastructure development, and international partnerships that aim to secure the future of the global technology landscape.