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Modi Meets World Leaders at AI Summit: India Hosts Global Tech Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, has brought together over 110 countries and numerous global leaders to discuss the governance and societal impact of artificial intelligence. Discussions between Modi and Sanchez covered areas including trade, digital innovation, health, and climate action, with Modi appreciating Spain's support for India-EU relations. The summit, guided by the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, aims to promote human-centric and environmentally sustainable AI development.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets Global Leaders at India AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Modi meets Finnish PM Orpo
  • Talks with Spain's President Sanchez
  • Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends
  • Summit promotes AI for Humanity
  • Over 110 countries participating
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PM Modi meets with Finnish counterpart Orpo on sidelines of Global AI Impact Summit

PM Modi holds talks with Finnish, Spanish leaders & Google CEO at AI Summit in Delhi, focusing on global cooperation, trade, and human-centric AI.

"reflect on the transformative potential of AI aligning with the national vision of 'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya' - Summit Declaration"

New Delhi, February 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Finland PM Petteri Orpo on Wednesday at the Hyderabad House. Orpo is in India to visit the ongoing AI India Impact Summit in the national capital

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also received Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting between PM Modi and President Sanchez saw discussions on areas such as trade and economy, digital, innovation, health, climate action and education among others. PM Modi conveyed his appreciation for Spain's consistent support for strong India-EU relations.

The Seychelles VP Sebastien Pillay; Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam; Ebba Busch, Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, also arrived in the national capital today 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

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Sarah B
It's impressive to see India taking the lead on such a crucial global conversation. The focus on "AI for Humanity" and equitable benefits is the right approach. Hope the discussions lead to concrete, actionable frameworks.
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Priya S
Good to see meetings with leaders from Finland, Spain, and others. These partnerships are key for our tech ecosystem. Also, seeing Sundar Pichai there is always inspiring for young Indian engineers!
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Rohit P
The summit's vision aligning with "Sarvajana Hitaya..." is commendable. But I hope the focus on 'People' means real talks about job displacement in our country. AI should create opportunities, not just for the elite, but for the common man too.
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Karthik V
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a true hub for global diplomacy. From G20 to this AI summit, it's putting New Delhi on the world map. The participation numbers (110 countries!) are staggering. Well done to the organizers.
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Michael C
The emphasis on environmentally sustainable AI is critical. Often, the massive energy consumption of data centers and AI training is overlooked. If India can champion green AI, it would be a massive contribution.
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Nisha Z
While the summit is a great initiative,

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