New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, at Hyderabad House in the national capital, coinciding with the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.
President Vucic had arrived in Delhi on Tuesday to participate in the summit and was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita. Highlighting the importance of the visit, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X:
“Warm welcome to President of Serbia, Mr. Aleksandar Vucic. He was received by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on his arrival in New Delhi. His participation in the India-AI Impact Summit will further strengthen the close and enduring friendship between India and Serbia.”
Jaiswal’s remarks underline how President Vucic’s engagement at the summit is expected to reinforce the longstanding bilateral ties between the two nations.
India is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a landmark global event focused on shaping the future of inclusive, responsible, and resilient Artificial Intelligence. Building on the momentum of previous multilateral AI initiatives, including the Bletchley Park, Seoul, Paris, and Kigali Summits, the summit aims to move beyond aspirations toward delivering real-world impact.
The summit is structured around the core principles of People, Planet, and Progress, demonstrating how AI can generate meaningful outcomes that benefit humanity while promoting inclusive growth, social development, and environmentally responsible innovations. As the first major global AI summit in the Global South, it seeks to ensure that AI’s transformative potential drives equitable progress and addresses global challenges responsibly.
Preparatory work for the summit has been extensive, including five rounds of public consultations and global outreach sessions in cities such as Paris, Berlin, Oslo, New York, Geneva, Bangkok, and Tokyo. Regional events across India have amplified grassroots perspectives, while more than 50 affiliated Pre-Summit Events worldwide have produced actionable insights and broadened participation. Curated consultations and dedicated working groups further reflect India’s deeply participatory approach to organizing the summit.
At a time when AI stands at a critical inflection point—capable of reshaping economies, accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and addressing pressing global issues—there is also the risk of deepening inequalities if its development remains unchecked. Against this backdrop, the India AI Impact Summit provides a vital platform for collective action and shared responsibility, ensuring that the future of AI is inclusive, bridges gaps, and serves humanity.