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Iran Minister Praises PM Modi's AI Vision, Sees Strong India-Iran Alignment

Iranian Deputy Minister Ehsan Chitsaz highlighted a strong convergence between India and Iran on artificial intelligence policy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principles on democratizing AI closely align with Iran's own digital vision for equitable access. The summit, hosted in the Global South, brought together over 110 countries to discuss human-centric and sustainable AI development. The event is guided by foundational pillars of People, Planet, and Progress to ensure AI benefits all of humanity.

Key Points: Iran Minister Ehsan Chitsaz Lauds PM Modi's AI Principles

  • Iran-India AI vision alignment
  • Democratizing AI for all people
  • Inclusive digital growth priority
  • Global South hosts major AI summit
  • AI guided by People, Planet, Progress
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"Principally, PM Modi and Iran think along the same lines on AI," says Iranian Minister Ehsan Chitsaz

Iranian Deputy Minister Ehsan Chitsaz says PM Modi's AI vision aligns with Iran's goals of democratizing AI for inclusive global benefit at India AI Summit.

"The principles of PM Modi are quite similar to what we are looking for in Iran, especially democratizing AI for all people - Ehsan Chitsaz"

New Delhi, February 19

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Iranian Deputy Minister for Policy-making, Planning for ICT Development, and Digital Economy, Ehsan Chitsaz, underscored growing convergence between India and Iran on the future of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Chitsaz highlighted the alignment between Iran's digital vision and the approach championed by Narendra Modi.

"The principles of PM Modi are quite similar to what we are looking for in Iran, especially democratizing AI for all people and harnessing AI for every person around the world. This is one of the most important principles we are looking for in Iran." he said.

Chitsaz emphasized that equitable access to artificial intelligence and inclusive digital growth are central to Iran's policy priorities. He noted that emerging technologies must be leveraged not only for economic advancement but also to ensure that benefits reach citizens across all sections of society.

The India AI Impact Summit has 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, reflects 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. This 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.

The Summit saw participation of more than 110 countries, 30 International organizations, including about 20 HoS/HoG level participation, about 45 Ministers.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Iran aligning with our vision. The focus on equitable access is crucial. I just hope the execution on the ground matches these lofty principles. We need AI that helps farmers and small businesses, not just big tech.
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Rohit P
Good to see India taking leadership in the Global South on such a critical issue. The People, Planet, Progress pillars sound solid. Let's make sure the benefits actually reach the last person in the queue.
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Sarah B
As an expat working in Bengaluru's tech sector, it's impressive to see Delhi become a hub for these global conversations. The international turnout (110 countries!) shows India's growing soft power in tech policy.
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Vikram M
While the summit's goals are noble, we must be cautious. Principles are one thing, but AI developed in different political environments can have very different outcomes. The proof will be in the real-world applications and safeguards.
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Kavya N
Love the emphasis on "AI for Humanity" and the environment! 🌏 Tech should solve our problems, not create new ones. Hope this leads to more collaboration on using AI for climate-smart agriculture and disaster prediction.

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