Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and the Netherlands arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on the potential of Artificial Intelligence. Kazakhstan PM Olzhas Bektenov was welcomed by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh upon his arrival. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that Bektenov’s presence will strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh greeted Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, who also arrived for the AI Impact Summit. The MEA emphasized that Schoof’s involvement will further enhance the bilateral ties between India and the Netherlands. The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, and tech experts to discuss AI’s impact on economic growth, governance, and social development.
The AI Impact Summit is a significant global forum on artificial intelligence, focusing on ethical AI, regulatory frameworks, and the role of advanced technologies in various sectors. Slovakia’s participation is anticipated to contribute valuable insights and policy perspectives. With over 110 countries and 30 international organizations participating, including numerous Heads of State and ministers, the event is a key platform for AI governance and cooperation.
Aligning with India’s ethos of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’ (welfare and happiness for all), the summit promotes the concept of AI for Humanity. This edition marks the fourth in the series, following previous summits in the UK, South Korea, and France. The summit aims to explore the ethical, economic, and social aspects of AI while fostering partnerships in digital technology, trade, culture, tourism, and maritime cooperation.
