Pax Silica Declaration Strengthens Qatar US Cooperation In Advanced Technologies And Secure Supply Chains

The State of Qatar and the United States of America have signed the "Pax Silica" Declaration, setting a new direction for cooperation in advanced technologies and supply chain security. The agreement aims to support global economic stability, reinforce reliable technology networks, and strengthen the broader economic relationship between the two countries.

According to Qatar News Agency, the declaration was signed for Qatar by Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, and for the United States by US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg. The document focuses on safeguarding critical technological resources, improving the resilience of supply chains, and promoting sustainable and secure global technology flows.

Qatar’s decision to join the Pax Silica initiative aligns with long-term national plans to position the country as a regional and global centre for advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. The move supports Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which seek to build a competitive, sustainable digital economy and broaden the technological base of the private sector.

The declaration also reflects the evolving Qatar-US partnership, highlighting Qatar’s status as a trusted counterpart in international advanced-technology groupings. By joining Pax Silica, Qatar plans to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, advanced computing, cybersecurity, and wider digital technologies. This cooperation is intended to strengthen technological capacity at home and back Qatar’s wider economic diversification efforts.

Under the initiative, both countries aim to encourage secure and dependable supply chains across key technology segments. Priority areas cover semiconductor manufacturing, digital infrastructure, cyber resilience, and artificial intelligence applications. The approach is designed to reduce vulnerabilities, support business continuity, and help build a more sustainable global economic ecosystem that can withstand external shocks.

In remarks at the signing ceremony, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed described the agreement as a new stage in Qatar-US cooperation built on trust and shared interests. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed said the declaration reflects a joint vision to promote stability and prosperity, and that Qatar values its role within leading global partnerships that concentrate on secure and reliable supply chains in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies.

Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed also noted that the world is experiencing major change driven by artificial intelligence, higher demand for energy, and the need for critical minerals. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed stressed that rapid technological change makes close coordination essential to reinforce technology ecosystems and develop partnerships grounded in trust and shared responsibility between states and institutions.

Through the Pax Silica Declaration, Qatar and the United States seek to align economic, technological, and security priorities while supporting global supply chain resilience. The initiative is expected to complement Qatar’s digital economy plans, deepen bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies, and contribute to a more stable international economic environment that benefits both regional and global markets.

With inputs from WAM