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Mauritius PM Arrives in India for Global AI Summit, Spain & Finland Leaders Join

Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he was received by Minister of State Raj Bhushan Choudhary. The summit, which began on February 16, has also seen the arrival of other global leaders, including the President of Spain and the Prime Minister of Finland. Hosted at Bharat Mandapam, this first global AI summit in the Global South aims to foster international cooperation on AI governance, safety, and its societal impact. Guided by the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, the event brings together over 110 countries to promote human-centric and sustainable AI development.

Key Points: Global AI Summit 2026 in Delhi: World Leaders Gather

  • Mauritius PM arrives for AI summit
  • Spain's President & Finland's PM also attend
  • Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi
  • Over 110 countries participating
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Maritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam arrives in India for Global AI Impact Summit

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam arrives in India for the AI Impact Summit 2026, joined by leaders from Spain, Finland, and Sweden to discuss global AI governance.

"Welcome to a close friend and maritime neighbour! - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, February 18

Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchadra Ramgoolam arrived in India on Thursday for the global AI Impact Summit being hosted here in the national capital. He was received by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary.

Sharing the details of his arrival in a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underlined the close partnership between India and Mauritius and said, "Welcome to a close friend and maritime neighbour! Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius @Ramgoolam_Dr was warmly received by Minister of State for Jal Shakti @dr_rajbhushan on his arrival in India for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Digital cooperation remains a key pillar of the - Enhanced Strategic Partnership, anchored in deep-rooted and historic people-to-people ties."

Earlier today, President of Spain Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon; Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo; Ebba Busch, Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry also arrived for the AI 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.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see Mauritius PM here. We have such strong historical and cultural ties with Mauritius. Digital cooperation is a smart next step for our partnership. Hope this summit leads to concrete projects that benefit both our peoples.
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Rohit P
Hosting this in the Global South is crucial. For too long, AI rules have been set by a few Western nations. India's voice on safety, governance, and equitable benefits is needed. The three Sutras - People, Planet, Progress - sound promising. Let's see the actual outcomes.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm hopeful but cautious. Summits are good for dialogue, but the real test is in implementation and ensuring small businesses and rural areas benefit from AI, not just big corporations. The "Progress" pillar must be inclusive.
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Vikram M
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a real hub for global events! Good to see leaders from Spain, Finland, Sweden too. This shows India's growing soft power. Hopefully, the discussions on environmentally sustainable AI are serious and lead to actionable plans.
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Kavya N
While the summit's goals are noble, I hope it addresses the immediate risks like job displacement in our country. We need policies for skilling and social security alongside this tech push. The "People" pillar should mean protecting livelihoods too.
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