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Sri Lanka President Visits Delhi for AI Summit, Aims to Boost Bilateral Ties

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in New Delhi for the AI India Summit. The visit is seen as an opportunity to enhance the multifaceted partnership between India and Sri Lanka. India is hosting the AI Impact Summit in 2026 as a key global forum to steer AI towards inclusive and responsible outcomes. The summit aims to translate AI aspirations into tangible impacts, with a focus on representing voices from the Global South.

Key Points: Sri Lanka President in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

  • President's visit strengthens bilateral ties
  • Summit focuses on inclusive AI for Global South
  • Event builds on global AI dialogue
  • Aims for tangible AI impact on People, Planet, Progress
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Sri Lanka President arrives in Delhi for AI Summit

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives in New Delhi to attend the AI India Summit, aiming to strengthen bilateral partnership.

"The visit will further boost the multifaceted and close India-Sri Lanka partnership rooted in shared people to people ties. - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, February 18

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI India Summit.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that the visit will boost India-Sri Lanka partnership.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "Warm welcome to President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He was received by Minister of State, Ministry of Jal Shakti Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary at the airport in New Delhi. The visit will further boost the multifaceted and close India-Sri Lanka partnership rooted in shared people to people ties."

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit in February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a global convening to shape the future of inclusive, responsible, and resilient Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Building on the momentum of previous multilateral initiatives including the Bletchley Park, Seoul, Paris, and Kigali Summits, the AI Impact Summit is envisaged to mark a shift from aspirations to impact, demonstrating how AI can deliver tangible outcomes for People, Planet, and Progress.

As the first Global AI Summit of this series to take place in the Global South, the Impact Summit will advance a future where the transformative impact of AI serves humanity, advances inclusive growth, fosters social development, and promotes people-centric innovations that protect our planet.

The Summit builds on extensive groundwork, including five rounds of public consultations and global outreach sessions in Paris, Berlin, Oslo, New York, Geneva, Bangkok, and Tokyo. Regional events across India have ensured grassroots voices are represented, while over 50 affiliated Pre-Summit Events worldwide have generated actionable insights and broadened participation. Complemented by curated consultation sessions for the flagship events and working groups, these efforts reflect India's deeply participatory approach to the Impact Summit.

AI today stands at an inflection point, with the power to reshape economies, accelerate scientific discovery, and address urgent global challenges, but also the potential to widen divides if left unchecked. The Summit provides a platform to bridge this gap, ensuring that the future of AI is shaped by collective action and shared responsibility.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the summit sounds impressive, I hope the discussions move beyond just aspirations. We need concrete plans for how AI can help farmers, improve healthcare in villages, and create jobs. The 'Global South' focus is promising, but execution matters.
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Rohit P
India-Sri Lanka ties are ancient. Good to see this modern partnership in cutting-edge technology. Maybe they can collaborate on AI for disaster management in the Indian Ocean region. Cyclones and floods affect us both.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm excited about the summit's focus on 'People, Planet, and Progress'. The participatory approach with consultations across India is commendable. Hope the outcomes are accessible to all, not just big corporations.
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Vikram M
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a real hub for international events! This summit is a big deal. Let's ensure the benefits of AI reach the common man and don't create a bigger digital divide. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I hope the government also invests equally in our basic education and research infrastructure. Summits are good for diplomacy, but real AI power comes from strong universities and funding for young Indian scientists.

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