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Modi Meets Sri Lankan President, Outlines MANAV AI Vision at Global Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The summit, the first hosted in the Global South, gathered global leaders to discuss responsible AI governance. During the event, PM Modi outlined India's MANAV AI vision, emphasizing moral systems, accountable governance, and accessibility. He also held meetings with other world leaders, including the Prince of Liechtenstein and the Presidents of Slovakia and France, to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Key Points: Modi's MANAV AI Vision & Bilateral Meetings at AI Summit 2026

  • Modi outlines MANAV AI vision for ethics & governance
  • Bilateral meet with Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake
  • Summit fosters global cooperation on responsible AI
  • India hosts first Global South AI summit
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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President, outlines ethical MANAV AI framework, and holds talks with global leaders at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

"Ethics in AI must be unlimited; profit must align with purpose. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake here in the national capital.

The leaders held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held in New Delhi.

Also on Friday, PM Modi also held a bilateral meetings with Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini.

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
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a massive achievement for India! It shows our growing leadership in tech. The principles of 'Accessible and Inclusive' AI are so important. Hope this translates into real benefits for our farmers and small businesses.
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Vikram M
While the vision statement is good, execution is key. We've seen big talks at summits before. Need concrete steps and funding to ensure AI development happens here in India, not just consumption of foreign tech. The 'glass box' safety rules need to be more than just words.
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Sarah B
Impressive diplomatic outreach in one go – from Sri Lanka to Liechtenstein to France. This summit is putting India firmly on the global tech governance map. The focus on ethics aligning profit with purpose is a much-needed perspective.
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Rohit P
Meeting with the Sri Lankan President is significant. Hope they discussed the long-pending issue of the Katchatheevu island and fishermen's rights. Neighbourhood first should mean resolving our issues first. AI is good, but basic diplomacy matters too.
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Kavya N
The MANAV acronym is clever! "AI must not be a monopoly, but a multiplier" – this is the spirit. If implemented well, it can prevent a new form of digital colonialism. Proud to see India championing the cause of the Global South. 👏

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