US, Russia, China Among 80+ Nations Backing New Delhi AI Declaration as India Pushes ‘AI for All’

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 outlines a shared vision for building collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient AI systems.

According to a government statement issued on Saturday, the declaration emphasises national sovereignty, wider accessibility of AI technologies, and stronger international cooperation to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are equitably distributed.

Held in New Delhi from February 18 to 20, the summit drew participation from more than five lakh visitors. The event brought together global policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, reinforcing India’s growing role in shaping international AI governance and digital infrastructure.

Signatories to the declaration include major global players such as the United States, the United Kingdom, China, France, Israel, Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the European Union. Several other countries across regions also endorsed the framework, reflecting broad-based international support.

Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the declaration stresses that AI’s benefits must serve all of humanity. It calls for coordinated action across seven priority areas, including democratising AI resources, promoting economic growth and social good, ensuring secure and trusted AI, and expanding access for social empowerment.

A central theme of the declaration is the democratisation of AI capabilities and cross-border collaboration to enable responsible and inclusive global adoption of AI technologies.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the summit as a “grand success,” stating that India secured infrastructure investment commitments exceeding $250 billion. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s human-centric vision for AI and the push to democratise AI resources received widespread international acceptance.

Overall, representatives from around 118 countries took part in the summit, underscoring the scale and global significance of the gathering.