New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- United States Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg has underscored the importance of India becoming part of the Pax Silica initiative led by India.

Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Helberg said that it reinforces the need to work together for shared economic security.

"Being here really underlines the importance of India being a friend and a partner in the PAX SILICA project. There are so many American companies who came here and rolled out incredibly historic projects. Google rolled out a transpacific and oceanic submarine cable that connects India to the United States. Micron was here earlier rolling out fabs that actually complement their activities in the US. I think this...