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US, Russia, China among over 80 nations to sign New Delhi AI declaration as India calls for ‘AI for All’
The countries who signed the Delhi declaration include US, UK, China, France, Israel, Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the European Union.
The AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded on Friday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations.
The declaration, adopted at the conclusion of the AI Impact Summit 2026, laid out a shared vision for collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient AI systems.
The Delhi declaration called for an emphasis on national sovereignty, making AI accessible and strengthening international cooperation to ensure that the benefits of Artificial Intelligence must be equitably shared, a government statement said on Saturday.
The AI summit, which was held in New Delhi between February 18-20, saw a participation from over 5 lakh visitors. The summit brought together global policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts, positioning India as a key player in shaping international AI governance and infrastructure development.
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The countries and international bodies who signed the Delhi declaration include US, UK, China, France, Israel, Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the European Union.
Other countries in the list include Indonesia, Iran, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Finland, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania and the UAE.
"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," the statement read.
The declaration called for action in seven key areas, namely democratizing AI Resources, economic growth and social good, secure and trusted AI, access for social empowerment, among others.
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However, the emphasis of the declaration remained on democratising AI and cross-country collaboration to replicate AI use globally.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the summit a "grand success", saying India secured investment commitments of over USD 250 billion in infrastructure.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's human-centric AI vision been accepted by the world. Democratising Artificial Intelligence resources so AI facilities, services and technology can reach everyone in society, that has been accepted by all," IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Around 118 countries participated in the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital.
