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Modi Meets Croatian PM, Pushes AI & Clean Energy Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, information technologies, innovation, and clean energy. They also agreed to work towards the early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement. The meeting highlighted Croatia's deep interest in Indian traditions like Yoga and Ayurveda.

Key Points: Modi, Croatian PM Discuss AI, Clean Energy & India-EU FTA

  • Bilateral meeting on AI Summit sidelines
  • Cooperation in AI, ICT & clean energy
  • Push for early India-EU FTA implementation
  • Appreciation for Croatian interest in Yoga, Ayurveda
  • Summit aims for inclusive, responsible AI
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PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic, discusses AI, clean energy, India-EU FTA

PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic at AI Summit, discussing AI, clean energy cooperation and early implementation of India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

"Both leaders agreed to work for early implementation of India-EU FTA - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, February 18

On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, where the two leaders reviewed India-Croatia ties and explored avenues to expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, information and communication technologies, innovation, and clean energy.

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides also agreed to work towards the early implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

" Prime Minister @NarendraModi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Croatia @AndrejPlenkovic on the sidelines of AI Impact Summit 2026. The two leaders exchanged views on ways to further strengthen - relations and advance cooperation in new areas of mutual interest including AI, information and communication technologies, innovation and clean energy among others. Both leaders agreed to work for early implementation of India-EU FTA," Jaiswal posted.

"Prime Minister Modi appreciated deep interest of the people of Croatia in Indology and the Indian traditional system of Yoga and Ayurveda," it added.

India, currently, is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a landmark global convening aimed at shaping the future of inclusive, responsible, and resilient Artificial Intelligence.

Building on the momentum of earlier multilateral AI initiatives, including the Bletchley Park, Seoul, Paris, and Kigali Summits, the India AI Impact Summit seeks to move beyond aspirations toward delivering real, tangible impact.

The summit is structured around the core principles of People, Planet, and Progress, demonstrating how AI can generate meaningful outcomes that serve humanity while advancing inclusive growth, social development, and people-centric innovations that safeguard the environment.

As the first major global AI summit in this series to be held in the Global South, the event is positioned to advance a future where AI's transformative power benefits all, promotes equitable progress, and addresses global challenges responsibly.

The summit builds on extensive preparatory work, including five rounds of public consultations and global outreach sessions held in Paris, Berlin, Oslo, New York, Geneva, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

To ensure broad and inclusive input, regional events across India have amplified grassroots voices, while more than 50 affiliated Pre-Summit Events worldwide have generated actionable insights and widened participation.

These efforts, complemented by curated consultation sessions and working groups, reflect India's deeply participatory and consultative approach to organising the India AI Impact Summit.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The India-EU FTA has been in the works for so long. If meetings like this can finally get it moving, it will be a huge boost for our economy. Clean energy and AI partnerships with European nations are the way forward.
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Priya S
Love that Yoga and Ayurveda were mentioned! It's wonderful to see our ancient knowledge systems being appreciated on such global platforms alongside cutting-edge tech. That's the true balance of tradition and innovation.
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Rohit P
All these summits and consultations sound impressive, but I hope the focus remains on tangible outcomes for the common Indian. AI should solve our local problems - from agriculture to healthcare - not just be a topic for global elites.
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Karthik V
Croatia is a beautiful country and a gateway to Europe. Strengthening ties in ICT and clean energy is a smart move. Hope our IT professionals and startups get more opportunities there through such collaborations.
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Michael C
The scale of preparation for this summit is commendable – consultations across so many global cities and within India. This inclusive approach is key to developing AI that works for everyone, not just a few nations.

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