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Israel Envoy Hails Modi's AI Vision, Anticipates Historic Visit

Israel's Deputy Ambassador to India, Fares Saeb, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for using Artificial Intelligence as a tool to serve all humanity. He emphasized the potential of a strong India-Israel partnership to act as a positive engine for the future of AI. Saeb also expressed great anticipation and happiness for PM Modi's upcoming visit to Israel, highlighting the importance of leadership connections. The remarks were made at the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a major international gathering focused on human-centric and sustainable AI development.

Key Points: Israel Deputy Ambassador Praises Modi's AI Leadership

  • Modi's global AI vision praised
  • India-Israel AI partnership hailed
  • Global AI Summit hosted in Delhi
  • Summit guided by People, Planet, Progress
  • Over 110 countries participated
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"We are glad PM Modi will be visiting Israel," says Deputy Ambassador Fares Saeb

Israel's Deputy Ambassador Fares Saeb lauds PM Modi's AI vision for humanity and eagerly anticipates his upcoming visit to Israel.

"Prime Minister Modi has set the vision for the future... for AI as a tool to serve humanity. - Fares Saeb"

New Delhi, February 19

Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India Fares Saeb attended the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and hailed India's position as a leader in the sphere of Artificial Intelligence

In an exclusive interview with ANI, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, he said, "Prime Minister Modi has set the vision for the future, it's not the vision just for India, but the vision for the future of AI as a tool to serve humanity. We do believe that India and Israel, joint forces with the capacity, with the capabilities, and with the energy that both nations have, we can be a huge engine, a positive engine for the future of AI, and of course, to contribute to the benefit and for the progress of humanity in the future."

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel, he said, "We are anticipating this visit for a long time. We are very happy that this is happening. The connection between our leadership, between our two governments, is very important to take this relationship and to proceed."

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
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a huge achievement for India. The focus on People, Planet, and Progress is so important. We need to ensure this tech benefits everyone, not just the privileged few. Hope the collaboration leads to affordable AI solutions for agriculture and healthcare in rural areas.
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Vikram M
Strong strategic partnership. Israel's expertise in defence and cybersecurity combined with India's software talent and scale can create an unstoppable force in ethical AI. This is about securing our technological future. Good move.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the diplomatic effort, I hope the focus remains on tangible outcomes for Indian citizens. We've seen many MoUs signed. We need actual tech transfer, joint R&D centers in India, and more opportunities for our students. The 'Sarvajana Hitaya' vision must be realized on the ground.
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Sarah B
As an expat working in Bangalore's tech sector, it's impressive to see India taking such a leadership role. The principles guiding the summit are exactly what the global conversation on AI needs. Collaboration with a innovative nation like Israel makes perfect sense.
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Meera T
Jai Hind! Our PM is putting India on the map as a thought leader. From 'Make in India' to 'AI for Humanity', we are shaping the global agenda. The Israel partnership will bring cutting-edge innovation. Let's make sure our startups get a major boost from this! 💪

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