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Greek PM Joins Global Leaders at Delhi's AI Summit, Meets Modi

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also arrived for the summit, with India highlighting its commitment to multilateralism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held sideline meetings with leaders from Croatia, Serbia, Finland, Spain, and Google's CEO. The summit at Bharat Mandapam brings together global policymakers and experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.

Key Points: Greek PM in Delhi for AI Summit, Meets World Leaders

  • Greek PM attends AI summit in Delhi
  • UN Chief Antonio Guterres also participates
  • PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with global leaders
  • Summit aims to advance global AI discussions
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Greek PM arrives in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives in Delhi for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, joining UN chief Antonio Guterres and other global dignitaries.

"The visit will further boost the India-Greece Strategic Partnership, rooted in civilisational linkages. - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, February 18

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi to participate in the ongoing India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said the visit is expected to further strengthen the India-Greece Strategic Partnership.

In a post on X, Jaiswal wrote, "Welcome to the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece, as he was received by Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and for Chemicals & Fertilizers Anupriya Patel on arrival at the airport in New Delhi. PM Mitsotakis will participate in the India-AI Impact Summit. The visit will further boost the India-Greece Strategic Partnership, rooted in civilisational linkages."

Earlier in the day, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also arrived in the national capital to attend the summit.

Jaiswal said that Guterres' visit would further reinforce India's engagement with the UN.

In another post on X, he wrote, "Hearty welcome to the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, to New Delhi for the India-AI Impact Summit. Warmly received by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road & Transport & Highways, Harsh Malhotra. India is committed to multilateralism, sustainable development and global peace and the visit of Mr. Antonio Guterres will further strengthen India's partnership with the UN."

Several world leaders have arrived in New Delhi as the Global AI Impact Summit continues at Bharat Mandapam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez.

Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, have also arrived in the national capital to attend the summit.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very proud moment. The civilisational links with Greece are fascinating. Hope this summit leads to concrete partnerships in AI research and development that benefit our students and startups.
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Rohit P
Good to see the focus on AI's impact. But I hope the discussions go beyond just high-level talks. We need policies that ensure AI benefits the common man in India - in agriculture, healthcare, and education. The real test is implementation.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this is exciting. Having global leaders and CEOs like Sundar Pichai in one place can spark real innovation. Hope Indian companies get a seat at the main table, not just as attendees.
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Karthik V
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a true global venue. From G20 to this AI summit, it's putting India on the map. The bilateral meetings on the sidelines are where the real deals happen. Good diplomacy.
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Nisha Z
While the summit is impressive, I hope the discussions address AI ethics and job displacement seriously. We can't just chase shiny tech without a plan for our workforce. A respectful criticism from a concerned citizen.
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Michael C
The range of countries attending—from European nations to island states like Mauritius—is remarkable. Shows AI is a universal concern. India is well-positioned to

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