
New Delhi, 19 February (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined an illustrious array of global leaders and top tech CEOs for a memorable group photograph at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday, February 19, 2026, symbolizing international unity in shaping AI's future.
Distinguished World Leaders
The photo featured PM Modi alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Estonian President Alar Karis.
Tech CEOs in the Frame
Prominent AI executives included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei, joining other luminaries like Meta's Chief AI Officer and others, highlighting the fusion of policy and innovation.
Bilateral Engagements and PM's Message
During the summit, PM Modi conducted bilateral meetings with several leaders, toured international pavilions, and emphasized people-centric AI governance. Sharing the image on social media, he described AI as the power of inclusive development, capable of empowering citizens and bolstering India's global leadership, noting the event's representation from over 100 countries united for planetary welfare.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar