Iran to participate in the AI summit in Delhi, signals strengthening tech ties with India
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, February 13
As India prepares to host one of the world's premier gatherings on artificial intelligence, the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi next week, Iran will also be represented. The country's participation will include the Minister of Communications and Information Technology,Sattar Hashemi, Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali toldon Friday.
Highlighting Iran's focus on technological advancement, Ambassador Fathali stated that the country views the development of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, as a national priority.
He emphasised that Iran welcomes expanded scientific and technological cooperation with friendly countries, particularly India, in the field of AI.
The participation of Iranian officials at the summit underscores a growing interest in cross-border collaborations in emerging technologies and reflects the strategic importance both nations place on AI as a driver of innovation and economic growth.
The AI Impact Summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, will convene leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to shape the future of AI.
The summit is expected to draw world leaders, top policymakers, industry executives and innovators from across the world, reflecting a broad international commitment to shaping the future of AI.
Among the high-profile dignitaries confirmed for the summit are Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron. Both leaders are scheduled to visit India during the summit, underscoring the diplomatic and strategic significance of the event in global technology cooperation and bilateral ties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see India hosting such a major summit! Having Iran, Brazil, and France all participate shows our growing soft power in technology. Delhi is becoming a true global hub for innovation. 🇮🇳
While international cooperation is good, we must be very strategic. Any tech partnership, especially in a sensitive field like AI, must have strong data security and ethical frameworks in place. We shouldn't compromise on that.
Interesting development. From an outside perspective, India seems to be skillfully navigating relationships with diverse nations through technology diplomacy. The guest list with Lula and Macron is seriously impressive.
Bharat Mandapam is the perfect venue for this! Hope our startups get a chance to showcase their work to these international delegates. Jai Hind!
I appreciate the focus on friendly cooperation, but I hope the summit discussions also seriously address the potential for AI bias and job displacement, which are huge concerns for our workforce. The impact should be positive for all.
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