The AI Impact Summit 2026 ended on Friday with 88 countries and international organisations adopting the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact.

AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with New Delhi Declaration

The summit took place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. It attracted more than five lakh visitors. Global policymakers, industry heads and technology experts attended the event. As a result, India strengthened its position as a major voice in global AI governance and infrastructure planning.

According to a government statement issued on Saturday, the Delhi Declaration stresses national sovereignty. It also calls for wider access to Artificial Intelligence and stronger global cooperation. The goal is to ensure that AI benefits are shared fairly across nations.

88 Nations Back Delhi Declaration

Several leading countries and international bodies signed the declaration. These include the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Israel, Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the European Union.

Their endorsement highlights broad international support for shaping responsible AI development.

Focus on Fair and Inclusive AI

The statement said: "Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the Declaration underscores that the benefits of AI must be equitably shared across humanity,"

Furthermore, the declaration outlines seven priority areas. These include democratising AI resources, promoting economic growth and social good, building secure and trusted AI systems, and improving access to AI for social empowerment. However, the central theme remains clear. Countries must work together and make AI tools accessible worldwide.

Investment Boost and India’s Growing Role

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the summit as a "grand success". He said India secured infrastructure investment commitments worth more than USD 250 billion during the event.

Overall, the summit reinforced India’s ambition to lead global discussions on AI policy, innovation and digital infrastructure development.