Italy and United States Sign Pax Silica AI Supply‑Chain Pact in Brindisi

On 31 July 2026, Italy and the United States signed the "Pax Silica" agreement in Brindisi, a city that hosts a United Nations logistics centre. The pact, led by the United States, aims to reinforce supply chains for advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence, by securing access to critical raw materials and fostering collaborative technology exchange.

The agreement was signed by U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta and Italy’s special envoy for innovation, Ambassador Armando Varricchio. Regional officials present included Prefect Guido Aprea, Mayor Pino Marchionna, Puglia Council President Toni Matarrelli, and anti‑mafia commission vice‑president Mauro D'Attis. Varricchio emphasized that no country can act alone and that the partnership reflects shared democratic values.

The ceremony highlighted Brindisi’s international vocation and the broader goal of ensuring resilient, collaborative tech supply chains for both nations.