Sweden Joins Pax Silica Initiative for Tech Supply Chains

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Published March 17th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State announced that Sweden has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the twelfth member of the initiative. This partnership aims to secure global technology supply chains and address AI-related opportunities and vulnerabilities.

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The U.S. Department of State, through Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, announced Sweden's accession to the Pax Silica initiative on March 17, 2026. Sweden is the first EU Member State to join this partnership, which focuses on securing technology supply chains, addressing AI opportunities and vulnerabilities, and fostering joint investment. Sweden joins eleven other nations, including the United States, in this positive-sum partnership.

This development signifies an expansion of the Pax Silica network, reinforcing efforts to build trusted international partnerships in critical technology sectors. While this is a non-binding declaration, it highlights a growing international consensus on securing supply chains and managing AI advancements. Regulated entities involved in technology supply chains or AI development should note the increasing international collaboration in these areas.

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Under Secretary Helberg’s Travel to Texas to Sign Pax Silica Declaration with Sweden

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Office of the Spokesperson

March 17, 2026

Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will travel to Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026, with U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden Christine Toretti to meet with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard. Foreign Minister Stenergard will sign the Pax Silica Declaration on behalf of Sweden, observed by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, marking Sweden’s entry into the Pax Silica initiative.

Sweden will be the first EU Member State to sign the Pax Silica Declaration since its official launch in December 2025, furthering efforts to build a network of trusted partners to secure global technology supply chains, address AI-related opportunities and vulnerabilities, and pursue joint investment. With this signing, Sweden becomes the twelfth Pax Silica member, joining Australia, Greece, India, Israel, Japan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Pax Silica is a positive-sum partnership of nations that want to remain competitive and prosperous.

Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Under Secretary Helberg will depart for Dallas to meet with the President and CEO of the Ericsson Group Börje Ekholm and the President and CEO of Ericsson Americas Yossi Cohen. The Under Secretary will tour Ericsson’s USA 5G Smart Factory, which manufactures equipment powering 5G networks across the United States.

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To learn more, visit Pax Silica.

Read Under Secretary Helberg’s Remarks on the Occasion of Sweden’s Accession to the Pax Silica Declaration.