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Finland PM Orpo Lands in India for AI Summit, Bilateral Ties Set to Deepen

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he was received by Minister of State Jayant Singh. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, is a major global gathering with participation from over 110 countries and focuses on the governance and societal impact of AI. Guided by the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, the event aims to promote human-centric and sustainable artificial intelligence. Orpo's visit is expected to strengthen the diverse bilateral partnership between India and Finland, particularly in digital innovation, sustainability, and education.

Key Points: Finland PM Orpo Visits India for AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Finland PM attends AI summit in Delhi
  • Summit focuses on People, Planet, Progress
  • Over 110 countries participating
  • Aims for human-centric AI governance
  • Bilateral ties set to expand in tech & innovation
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Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrives in India to attend the AI Impact Summit

Finnish PM Petteri Orpo arrives in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation on AI, sustainability, and education.

"The visit will further cement the diverse bilateral partnership, with a focus on digital & AI, sustainability and education sectors. - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

New Delhi, February 18

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and was greeted by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh.

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "A warm welcome to the Prime Minister of Finland @PetteriOrpo on his arrival for the India-AI Impact Summit. He was received at the airport by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship @jayantrld. The visit will further cement the diverse bilateral partnership, with a focus on digital & AI, sustainability and education sectors."

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it started on February 16 and will run up to February 20, 2026.

The Summit brought together government policymakers, industry AI experts, academicians, technology innovators and civil society from across the world at New Delhi to advance global discussions on artificial intelligence.

The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, aims to reflect on the transformative potential of, AI aligning with the national vision of "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (welfare for all, happiness for all) and global principle of AI for Humanity.

The Summit will have participation of more than 110 countries, 30 International organizations, including about 20 HoS/HoG level participation, about 45 Ministers.

The AI summit is part of an evolving international process aimed at strengthening global cooperation on the governance, safety, and societal impact of AI.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is guided by three Sutras or foundational pillars - People, Planet, and Progress. These sutras articulate the core principles for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. They aim to promote human-centric AI that safeguards rights and ensures equitable benefits across societies, environmentally sustainable advancement of AI, and inclusive economic and technological advancement.

Finland and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations. In recent years, bilateral relations have acquired diversity with collaboration in research, innovation, and investments by both sides. The Indian community in Finland is vibrant and well-placed. Indian culture and yoga are very popular in Finland.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm thrilled India is taking center stage in the AI conversation. Finland has a strong reputation in education and innovation. This partnership could be a game-changer for skill development and sustainable tech solutions. Great initiative!
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Priya S
"Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" – I love that our ancient philosophy is guiding modern tech. It's heartening to see the summit being held in the Global South. Hope the discussions ensure AI doesn't widen the gap between rich and poor nations. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While the summit is a positive step, I hope it's not just another talk shop. We need concrete action plans and funding, especially for AI safety and governance. Also, will the benefits of any collaborations trickle down to tier-2 cities and villages in India?
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Michael C
Impressive scale with 110 countries participating. Finland's PM attending shows the importance of the event. The bilateral focus on digital, sustainability, and education hits all the right notes for future growth. Good to see Indian culture finding fans in Finland too!
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Kavya N
Wonderful! 👏 Hosting such a summit at Bharat Mandapam fills me with pride. The three Sutras are a brilliant framework. Let's make sure AI development in India remains ethical and inclusive, protecting jobs while creating new opportunities. Finland can teach us a lot about clean tech.

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