The World Adopt New Delhi Declaration to build Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence


By

Dr. Somita Chakraborty


The AI Impact Summit 2026, organized by India (18–19 February, 2026), brought together a large number of global leaders, policy makers, experts and innovators from across the world. The Summit concluded successfully with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. Reflecting a broad-based international consensus on utilizing AI for economic growth and social good, till now, 89 countries and international organizations have been endorsed the Declaration.

The Declaration guided by the principle of "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all). the Declaration highlighted that the benefits of artificial intelligence must be equitably shared across humanity.

Marking a noteworthy milestone in global cooperation on AI, the Declaration emphasized on three main issues,

Firstly, Strengthening international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement

Secondly, Respecting national sovereignty, and

Thirdly, Advancing AI through accessible, and trustworthy frameworks

The Delhi Declaration is structured around Seven Pillars (Chakras) of Action, forming the foundation of global AI cooperation, they are, Democratizing AI Resources, Economic Growth & Social Good, Secure & Trusted AI, AI for Science, Access for Social Empowerment, Human Capital Development and Resilient, Efficient & Innovative AI Systems.

The Declaration announced a series of major voluntary, collaborative global initiatives, which the Summit already delivered, they are,

Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, which includes endorsing affordable access to foundational AI resources and support to build locally relevant innovation ecosystems.

Secondly, Global AI Impact Commons, a dedicated platform to scale and replicate AI use cases globally, which will enable cross-country collaboration for development impact.

Thirdly, Trusted AI Commons, a repository of tools, benchmarks, and best practices to Support development of secure and trustworthy AI systems.

Fourthly, International Network of AI for Science Institutions, to facilitate global scientific collaboration as well as to enhance AI-driven research capabilities.

Fifthly, AI for Social Empowerment Platform, which will enable knowledge exchange and scalable solutions, focusing on equitable AI adoption.

Sixthly, AI Workforce Development Playbook & Reskilling Principles, which will support AI skilling, reskilling, and literacy. It will also prepare nations for an AI-driven economy.

Seventhly, Guiding Principles on Resilient & Efficient AI – it focused on energy-efficient AI systems, supported by a Playbook on AI Infrastructure Resilience

 On Economic Growth and Competence, The Declaration highlighted four key factors, they are, the role of AI in driving economic transformation, importance of open-source and accessible AI ecosystems, need for energy-efficient AI infrastructure, expanding AI’s role in science, governance, and public service delivery.

Strengthening global cooperation on AI, participants countries and organizations reaffirmed their commitment to a few significant aspects, they are,

Advancing shared global priorities in AI governance

Promoting voluntary, non-binding frameworks

Translating vision into action through continued collaboration

The Declaration expected the Summit will work to accelerate long-term international partnerships and will position AI as a key driver of economic growth.

For detail

AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with Adoption of New Delhi Declaration

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/40810/AI_Impact_Summit_2026_Concludes_with_Adoption_of_New_Delhi_Declaration

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