Officials from several nations discussed government-industry cooperation to promote AI innovation and strengthen global technology partnerships
SEOUL
South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina attended the Pax Silica Summit in Washington this week, where representatives from partner countries discussed stronger cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains. The summit is a United States-led initiative that brings together countries committed to building secure and trusted global technology networks.
The two-day meeting was attended by officials from Australia, Finland, India, Japan, Britain, and several other nations. On the opening day, delegates explored ways for governments and industries to work together in creating an ecosystem that supports artificial intelligence innovation and strengthens technology partnerships across borders.
The second day focused on policy measures to encourage AI growth while ensuring fair competition among businesses. During his address, Kim presented South Korea’s plans to support its semiconductor industry. He urged partner countries to work together in creating a stable and predictable business environment that would improve the resilience of global semiconductor supply chains.
Kim also reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to helping build an innovation-friendly global business environment connected to AI supply chains and advanced technologies.
Meanwhile, India joined the United States and 34 other countries in supporting a new declaration on artificial intelligence at the summit. The Joint Statement on AI Opportunity promotes innovation, trusted partnerships, and cooperation in critical minerals, semiconductors, energy, advanced manufacturing, and AI infrastructure.
The U.S. State Department also announced that ten new partners had signed the Pax Silica Declaration, expanding the initiative’s membership. The new members include Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the European Union, Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, and Panama. The expanded partnership reflects growing global efforts to build secure technology networks and support future innovation through international cooperation.