US-India Partnership Strengthens with Pharma Trust and Pax Silica Collaboration
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted the rapidly growing strategic partnership between the United States and India, focusing on the crucial roles India plays in pharmaceutical manufacturing, advanced technology, and supply chain security. Speaking at the US-India TRUST Initiative event titled “Advancing Partnership in Research and Innovation” held at IIT Delhi, Gor emphasized India’s emergence as a new global power center.
India’s Role in Pharmaceuticals and Global Trust
India’s pharmaceutical industry has become vital for the United States, with nearly 40% of generic medicines used in the US sourced from India. This deep dependency is founded on mutual trust, as these medicines are critical, life-saving components essential to the American healthcare system.
“There’s a reason the United States does that, it is because we trust India,” Gor stated, underlining the importance of resilient pharmaceutical supply chains. This collaborative trust is further reinforced through the US-India TRUST initiative, which aims to strengthen and secure the manufacturing and supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients and critical medicines.
Significant strides have been made, with public and private investments expanding manufacturing capacities in both India and the US. In 2025, India alone announced over $20 billion in new investments directed towards pharmaceutical manufacturing, underscoring the country’s strategic economic contribution and commitment to ensuring medicine availability and reducing global supply chain risks.
Advancing Tech Partnerships with Pax Silica
Beyond pharmaceuticals, the US is partnering with India through the Pax Silica initiative, a trusted technology and supply chain framework. This framework focuses on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum computing, which are poised to shape the future global technology landscape.
India’s inclusion as one of the first ten trusted countries within Pax Silica reflects the high level of confidence Washington has in India’s technological capabilities and governance. This collaboration aims to build reliable ecosystems and resilient supply chains critical for maintaining global technological leadership.
Gor noted the wide international interest sparked by India’s entry into Pax Silica, with over 60 countries requesting to join soon after the announcement. This interest signals the importance of trusted partnerships in securing technology supply chains globally.
Broader Strategic Cooperation under the TRUST Initiative
The TRUST initiative, launched during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, represents a comprehensive framework for enhancing US-India cooperation in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, defense, biotechnology, energy, and space exploration.
Gor characterized this partnership as uniquely positioned at a defining moment where emerging technologies are reshaping the global balance of power. The initiative not only supports economic growth but also plays a strategic role in de-risking supply chains and mitigating potential shortages in critical sectors.
India’s Growing Role as a Global Innovation Hub
The increasing investments from the US into India, particularly in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, demonstrate strong confidence in India’s policy environment and strategic reliability. Gor highlighted how the Indian government’s forward-thinking approach, including regulatory reforms, has made India an attractive destination for major tech companies looking to expand their global footprint.
This collaborative environment fosters innovation and strengthens the US-India partnership, ensuring that both nations remain at the forefront of technological and pharmaceutical advancements on the global stage.
Conclusion
The US-India relationship is evolving beyond traditional diplomatic ties into a robust strategic partnership centered on trust, innovation, and mutual benefit. India’s critical role in pharmaceutical supply chains and its inclusion in pioneering technology initiatives like Pax Silica signal its rise as a trusted global power. As both nations continue this collaboration, they are set to lead advancements in healthcare, technology, and global security.
