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Estonia's President Joins India's AI Summit to Boost Tech Ties & Global Cooperation

Estonian President Alar Karis has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit, aiming to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed global participants, emphasizing the summit's goal of harnessing AI for human-centric progress under the theme of universal welfare. The leaders highlighted AI's transformative potential in sectors like healthcare, education, and governance. Earlier discussions between Modi and Karis in Paris also covered bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity and shared democratic values.

Key Points: Estonia President in Delhi for India-AI Impact Summit

  • Strengthening India-Estonia bilateral ties
  • AI's transformative role in key sectors
  • Summit theme focuses on welfare for all
  • Discussions on cybersecurity cooperation
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Estonian President arrives in New Delhi to participate in India-AI Impact Summit

Estonian President Alar Karis arrives in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss AI's global role.

"Bringing the world together to discuss AI! - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Feb 17

President of Estonia Alar Karis arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to join the India-AI Impact Summit. He was warmly welcomed at the airport by Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.

Extending a warm welcome to the Estonian President, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X, stating, "The visit will further strengthen the longstanding India - Estonia ties."

As India hosts the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the event is aimed at bringing the world together to discuss Artificial Intelligence. He welcomed world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the globe to participate in the summit.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, "Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress."

He said AI is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance.

"AI today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise. The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on diverse aspects of AI, such as innovation, collaboration, responsible use and more. I am confident that the outcomes of the Summit will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven," PM Modi said.

Earlier in February 2025, Estonian President Alar Karis emphasised India's important role in the international arena during his meeting with Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris.

In what was their first meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and shared views on global conflicts.

They underlined that warm and friendly relations between India and Estonia are based on the two countries' shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and the values of freedom and pluralism.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love the theme 'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya'. AI should be for the welfare of all, not just a few corporations. Hoping the summit focuses on affordable AI solutions for our farmers and small businesses.
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Rohit P
Cybersecurity cooperation with Estonia is a smart move. They've faced major attacks and built strong defenses. Our digital infrastructure needs that kind of partnership. Good step by the government.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, it's exciting to see India hosting such a global summit. The focus on "responsible use" is crucial. We need strong ethical frameworks before AI gets out of hand.
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Vikram M
While summits are good, I hope the outcomes translate to ground reality. We have brilliant IITians and startups. The government should ensure policies actually help them innovate, not just create more bureaucracy.
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Ananya R
Estonia may be small, but they are giants in digital innovation. Their e-residency program is famous. We can learn a lot about efficient, transparent governance from them. A very productive partnership ahead!

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