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PM Modi Hosts Global AI Summit, Meets World Leaders & Tech CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. On the sidelines of the summit, he held nine bilateral meetings with world leaders and top technology executives. The summit represents the first major global AI gathering hosted in the Global South, attracting over 20 heads of state and hundreds of global leaders. It aims to translate AI discussions into actionable outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India initiative.

Key Points: PM Modi at India AI Summit 2026: Bilateral Meetings & Keynote

  • Modi to address AI Summit opening
  • Held 9 bilateral meetings Wednesday
  • Met leaders from Spain, Finland, Serbia, Croatia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Bhutan
  • Engaged with Google CEO & Sun Microsystems Co-Founder
  • Summit anchored in People, Planet, Progress pillars
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PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with world leaders, to address opening ceremony of India AI Impact Summit tomorrow

PM Narendra Modi addresses India AI Impact Summit 2026, holds bilateral meetings with leaders from Spain, Finland, Bhutan, and CEOs from Google and Sun Microsystems.

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with world leaders, to address opening ceremony of India AI Impact Summit tomorrow
"The Summit... has witnessed unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders."

New Delhi, February 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

His remarks will be preceded by a Family Photo of the leaders attending the India AI Impact Summit.

PM Modi will welcome world leaders at Bharat Mandapam and a Family Photo is expected to be taken at around 9:15 am.

He will later participate in the AI Summit opening ceremony and address the gathering.

The Prime Minister held nine bilateral meetings with world leaders and CEOs on Wednesday on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Seven meetings were held with leaders of countries including Spain, Finland, Serbia, Croatia, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Bhutan.

He held meetings with CEO of Google and the Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems.

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 21. It is anchored in three foundational pillars, or 'Sutras': People, Planet and Progress.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday.

The Summit, the first global AI gathering to be hosted in the Global South, has witnessed unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders.

Bringing together policymakers, technology companies, innovators, academia, and industry leaders, the Summit seeks to translate global AI deliberations into actionable development outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India initiative.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the bilateral meetings with Google's CEO and other leaders are crucial. Hope this translates into real investment and skill development for our youth. The potential is massive.
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Priya S
Good initiative, but I hope the focus remains on solving real Indian problems - agriculture, healthcare, education. Sometimes these summits feel like photo-ops. Let's see actionable outcomes for the common man.
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Vikram M
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a true hub for global diplomacy. Meeting with leaders from Spain to Bhutan shows our widening strategic circle. AI is the future and we are rightly positioning ourselves at the forefront.
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Rohit P
The 'Sutras' framework is very thoughtful, blending our ancient wisdom with modern tech. Hope the discussions also cover ethical AI and data privacy seriously. We need strong safeguards.
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Kavya N
Over 20 heads of state! That's impressive attendance. This summit puts India on the map as a serious tech and policy player. Hope our startups and researchers get global visibility and partnerships from this. 🤞

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