India has strengthened its position after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi

India has strengthened its position after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, where 89 countries and international organisations signed a declaration supporting India’s AI vision.
February 26, 2026 | 07:00
India has strengthened its position after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi

The turning point came after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. A declaration issued after the summit was signed by 89 countries and international organisations. China and Bangladesh were among the signatories. This shows how strong India’s leadership has become on the global stage.

India made it clear that AI should not belong only to rich nations or big tech companies. Everyone in the world should benefit from it. This idea impressed countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, which feared being left behind in the AI race.

Bangladesh’s support is a major diplomatic success for India. When the country came to future technology and economic growth, Bangladesh chose India as a reliable partner.

This shows that India’s Neighbourhood First policy is working. Bangladesh knows that to create jobs and build a modern economy, it must be part of India’s digital and AI ecosystem.

India’s vision respects the sovereignty of smaller nations, which is why Bangladesh is aligning with New Delhi.

India’s platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and CoWIN have transformed the lives of millions. Technology in India is not limited to elites—it reaches street vendors through QR codes. India has emerged as a strong leader of the Global South. It assured developing nations that their interests would be protected in global AI rules. That is why many countries lined up behind India.

Tarah Nguyen