Global Leaders Converge at India AI Impact Summit 2026; PM Modi Extends Warm Welcome

• PM Modi welcomed global leaders including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• Leaders from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Mauritius, Croatia, Serbia, Seychelles, Estonia, and Finland were greeted with traditional Indian music and 'Namaste' at Bharat Mandapam.
• Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived for a state visit, participating in the summit and holding bilateral talks with PM Modi to boost strategic partnership.
• PM Modi's schedule included welcoming leaders, attending the inaugural ceremony, visiting the AI Impact Expo, and holding a Leaders' Plenary and CEO Roundtable.
• The summit featured discussions on AI governance, innovation, and responsible use, with an emphasis on developing indigenous AI models for India's autonomy.