New Delhi, Updated At: 11:29 AM Feb 06, 2026 IST
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed he will visit India later this month to participate in the Global AI Impact Summit hosted by New Delhi. The summit is the first major global artificial intelligence conclave focused on impact and governance to be held in the Global South.
Guterres announced his participation during a UN press briefing, saying, “And I will be there,” and emphasized AI’s growing importance in global governance and international relations. He called artificial intelligence “an absolutely crucial issue in international relations and one of the biggest challenges of our times,” and said countries must come together to shape its future. He stressed that these discussions should include not only governments but also civil society and other stakeholders.
Praising India’s leadership, Guterres said convening the summit was a significant step and highlighted the relevance of hosting the event in a developing-country context despite India’s technological capabilities. He said his message at the summit would align with the outcomes of the UN’s Global Digital Compact and that he would brief participating heads of state and other entities on the role of the proposed international scientific panel on AI, expectations from global dialogues, and ways to mobilize international support for capacity-building in developing countries.
He added that strengthening AI capacity in developing nations would be a central objective of the summit and of India’s role in shaping inclusive and responsible AI governance.
