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PM Modi Meets Liechtenstein Prince, Unveils MANAV AI Vision at Global Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein in New Delhi. On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Modi also met leaders from the Netherlands, UAE, Switzerland, Greece, and France to deepen cooperation. At the summit, he outlined India's MANAV AI vision, a framework built on morality, accountability, sovereignty, inclusivity, and legitimacy for ethical AI governance. He emphasized that AI must be a shared resource for humanity's welfare, with Global South priorities at its center.

Key Points: Modi's AI Vision & Bilateral Talks at AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Modi meets Liechtenstein's Prince Alois
  • Unveils MANAV AI ethical framework
  • Holds bilateral talks with multiple global leaders
  • Summit focuses on inclusive AI for Global South
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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein

PM Modi meets Prince Alois, outlines MANAV AI framework, and holds talks with global leaders at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 for ethical tech governance.

"Ethics in AI must be unlimited; profit must align with purpose - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein here at the Hyderabad House on Friday.

India and the Principality of Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations in 1993 with Indian Ambassador to Switzerland concurrently accredited as Ambassador to the Principality. Year 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined MANAV AI Vision at the AI Impact Summit 2026 and held a series of meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of the mega event to foster bilateral cooperation.

PM Modi met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing ways to deepen cooperation across technology, trade, connectivity and strategic sectors.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and civil society representatives to deliberate on responsible AI governance and inclusive technological advancement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined MANA vision for AI - Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate" M - Moral and Ethical Systems: AI must be based on ethical guidelines, A - Accountable Governance: Transparent rules and robust oversight, N - National Sovereignty: Data belongs to its rightful owner, A - Accessible and Inclusive: AI must not be a monopoly, but a multiplier, V - Valid and Legitimate: AI must be lawful and verifiable," he said.

The Prime Minister asserted that India's MANAV Vision will become a crucial link for humanity's welfare in the AI-driven world of the 21st century.

Addressing the Leaders Plenary Session later, PM Modi said that the AI Impact Summit will shape a human-centric, sensitive global ecosystem.

He said AI must be accessible to all, with Global South priorities at the centre of governance.

"Ethics in AI must be unlimited; profit must align with purpose," he said. The Prime Minister outlined three key suggestions for ethical use of AI: Trusted global data framework, transparent 'glass box' safety rules, and embedding human values in AI. He said AI is a shared resource for the welfare of humanity.

- ANI

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Priya S
The focus on making AI accessible and inclusive for the Global South is so important. For too long, technology has been dominated by a few countries. India's leadership here is commendable.
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Rahul R
Honestly, while the vision sounds good on paper, I hope there's concrete action to back it up. We need strong data protection laws in India first. The 'glass box' transparency is a good concept though.
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Sarah B
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a significant achievement. It shifts the narrative. The meetings with European leaders show India is being taken seriously as a tech and strategic partner.
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Vikram M
"Profit must align with purpose" – this is a powerful statement. In our rush to adopt AI, we must not forget our human values. The MANAV acronym is well thought out. Hope other nations adopt similar principles.
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Kavya N
Meeting with the Prince of Liechtenstein might seem small, but it's about strengthening all ties. 30 years of relations! The bilateral meetings on the summit sidelines are where real cooperation deals are often made. Good diplomacy.

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