AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi welcomes World Leaders at Bharat Mandapam

Updated On Feb 18, 2026 10:36 pm IST

PM Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam as global tech and AI policymakers gathered in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World leaders arrive to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and enjoy cultural displays at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also present. (DD/ANI Video Grab)(DD) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World leaders arrive to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and enjoy cultural displays at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also present. (DD/ANI Video Grab)(DD)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World leaders enjoy cultural displays during India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday.(DD) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World leaders enjoy cultural displays during India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday.(DD)

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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Oljas Bektenov during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Oljas Bektenov during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam.(DPR PMO)

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President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.(DPR PMO)

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Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.(DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.(DPR PMO)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)(DPR PMO ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)(DPR PMO )

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President of Estonia, Alar Karis, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President of Estonia, Alar Karis, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges a handshake with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the India AI Impact Summit, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. (PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges a handshake with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the India AI Impact Summit, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. (PMO)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)( ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)( )

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam during the India AI Impact Summit, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. (PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam during the India AI Impact Summit, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. (PMO)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Vice President of Seychelles, Sebastien Pillay, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Vice President of Seychelles, Sebastien Pillay, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO )

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday. (DPR PMO )

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