The AI Opportunity Statement refers to the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, a formal international declaration signed by 35 countries, including India, at the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington in June 2026. It is a scheme/declaration that aligns participating nations behind a pro-growth, pro-innovation regulatory approach for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era.
The declaration was created to address the need for trusted and resilient supply chains for AI technology. Its mechanism commits partners to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, trusted technologies, and resilient supply chains. The statement promotes a future where innovation and private investment are welcomed, focusing on building capacity in areas like energy, compute, chips, and talent. The declaration is a non-binding framework, symbolizing a "common purpose" and "shared vision" with the United States.
The statement connects directly to the broader Pax Silica Initiative, which was launched in December 2025 and aims to secure supply chains for AI models, semiconductors, and critical minerals. India joined the Pax Silica Initiative in February 2026. The concept has changed recently due to geopolitical pressure; a draft US State Department letter, reported in August 2026, urged the 35 signatories to choose between the US-led framework and China's rival AI framework. The Indian delegation, which included S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, signed the statement.