United States Welcomes UAE’s Historic Signing of the Pax Silica Declaration

 

The United States has officially welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ signing of the Pax Silica Declaration, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of global economic and technological cooperation. The declaration positions the UAE as a central player in an emerging coalition focused on securing the foundational assets of the artificial intelligence era: compute, silicon, minerals, and energy.

The signing ceremony, led by U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg and UAE Minister Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, symbolizes a deepening of strategic trust between the two nations. It reflects a shared understanding that future prosperity will be shaped not only by innovation, but by the security and resilience of the systems that enable it.

The UAE’s participation underscores its growing leadership in energy, advanced investment, and technology-driven economic diversification. Over the past decade, the country has positioned itself as a global hub for logistics, clean energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Joining Pax Silica aligns these national priorities with a broader international framework built on trusted partnerships.

At the core of the Pax Silica Declaration is a commitment to multilayered cooperation. Signatories aim to reduce over-reliance on fragile supply chains while fostering secure ecosystems for advanced manufacturing, mineral refining, data centers, and next-generation connectivity. Flagship areas of collaboration include 6G development, compute and data infrastructure, logistics modernization, and resilient energy systems.

By becoming the ninth signatory—joining Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Singapore, and the United Kingdom—the UAE strengthens the coalition’s global reach. With India expected to join next month, Pax Silica is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone alliance for the AI-driven global economy.
Ultimately, the declaration represents a positive-sum partnership model. Rather than competition defined by exclusion, it promotes shared growth, mutual security, and long-term prosperity—anchored by trust, innovation, and strategic alignment.