Netherlands PM Schoof arrives in India for Global AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, February 18
Prime Minister of Netherlands Dick Schoof arrived in India on Wednesday as the country hosts the seminal summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together leaders from across the world.
PM Schoof was received by Minister Jitendra Singh upon arrival here in the national capital.
In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs noted that his participation would further deepen and strengthen the ties between India and Netherlands.
"Warm welcome to the Prime Minister Mr. Dick Schoof of The Netherlands, @MinPres. He was received by Minister of State @DrJitendraSingh on arrival in New Delhi. PM Schoof will attend the India-AI Impact Summit; his participation will further deepen and strengthen India-Netherlands bilateral partnership."
World leaders flock to New Delhi with the Global AI Impact Summit underway.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit with Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic; Google CEO Sundar Pichai; Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Finland PM Petteri Orpo; and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez.
Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay; Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam; and Ebba Busch, Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry also landed in the national capital 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 is witnessing 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
Reader Comments
Great to see world leaders coming to Delhi. The Netherlands has strong tech and water management expertise. Hope the partnership focuses on using AI for our farmers and climate challenges. "Sarvajana Hitaya" should be the real goal.
While the summit is impressive, I hope the outcomes are practical. We need AI solutions for Indian problems - better public services, reducing traffic chaos, predicting monsoons. Let's ensure the benefits reach the common man, not just corporates.
Attending from Amsterdam. It's fantastic to see India taking the lead on a global AI conversation that includes sustainability and humanity. The Netherlands and India can do great work together on ethical AI frameworks. Looking forward to the discussions!
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a real hub for global events! Good to see PM Modi meeting so many leaders and Sundar Pichai too. But the real test is what happens after the summit. We need follow-up action and investment in our own AI startups.
The focus on 'AI for Humanity' is crucial. With so much fear about job losses, especially in a country with our population, the summit must address responsible AI development that creates new opportunities. Jai Hind!
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