Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned the India AI Impact Summit 2026 into a platform for diplomacy, conducting bilateral talks with leaders from Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, and the United Nations. Held in New Delhi, these interactions delved into strengthening economic and technological partnerships amid rapid global changes.
During his meeting with Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini, PM Modi and his counterpart assessed bilateral relations comprehensively. Discussions covered trade, investments, digital advancements, defense cooperation, space programs, energy initiatives, cultural bonds, and people-centric linkages. The leaders celebrated the acceleration in ties post the India-EU FTA and the 2030 strategic roadmap, particularly eyeing deeper digital collaborations.
President Pellegrini commended the summit on X for its stellar execution, assembling leaders and innovators to champion responsible AI proliferation and worldwide teamwork. They concurred on democratizing AI for widespread benefits and zeroed in on tangible trade gains, innovation synergies, safe tech frameworks, and talent exchanges, with energy sector academic ties as a highlight.
PM Modi’s dialogue with Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois Philipp Maria emphasized reviewing ties and advancing cooperation in trade, investment, AI, innovation, and skill-building—propelled by India-EFTA TEPA progress.
Talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed multifaceted development concerns, while the meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake furthered Indo-Lankan bilateralism.
These engagements at the AI summit exemplify India’s strategic foresight, merging technological leadership with diplomatic prowess to forge enduring international alliances.