From Pax Silica to Japan: Mapping India's AI Partnerships in 2026

India has announced a number of tech partnerships with multiple countries this year, covering areas including artificial intelligence research (AI), digital technologies, semiconductors, innovation, etc.

Here’s a brief overview of the key partnerships.

February 2026: India joins Pax Silica


The first major global engagement in 2026 came in February, when India joined the Pax Silica initiative, a multilateral framework focussed on AI and semiconductor cooperation. As part of the initiative, India also signed the India–US AI Opportunity Partnership. The declaration outlines cooperation on trusted AI ecosystems, resilient semiconductor supply chains, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, while promoting collaboration on AI development and innovation among participating countries.

March 2026: India–Sweden AI partnership

In March, India and Sweden announced plans to expand bilateral cooperation in AI. The partnership covers research, digital technologies, innovation, startup collaboration, and other emerging technologies. It forms part of the broader technology and innovation cooperation between the two countries.

June 2026: The India–Italy pact

India expanded its international AI engagements in June through a partnership with Italy. The two countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in AI, digital technologies, semiconductor-related initiatives, and innovation. This includes cooperation in emerging technologies as part of the wider technology partnership.

July 2026: The India–Japan alliance

The latest development came in July, when India and Japan signed a series of agreements covering AI, economic security, energy, and critical minerals. Alongside these agreements, the two countries agreed to prepare a joint roadmap for AI cooperation. This expected to guide collaboration in areas such as AI research, technology development, innovation, and industry engagement.