Feb 19, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, engaging with global leaders to strengthen cooperation in technology, trade, and strategic sectors.
PM Modi held extensive talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. This is President Macron's fourth official visit to India.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi met Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.
Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is underpinned by strong political, cultural, commercial, energy, and people-to-people ties.
The leaders acknowledged the tremendous progress achieved in bilateral relations in a wide range of sectors such as defense and security, trade and investment, education, and cultural cooperation.
In a separate meeting, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026. Both leaders exchanged views on harnessing AI as an enabler for economic and social transformation.
The leaders noted the conclusion of India-EU FTA negotiations and reiterated their commitment to work for its early implementation. They agreed to further strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation in technology and innovation and to leverage new opportunities in our economic partnership. Both leaders committed to strengthening the global fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Modi also engaged in productive discussions with Switzerland's President, Guy Parmelin, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, science & technology, innovation, skill development, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.
Both leaders welcomed the deepening of economic ties and underscored the positive momentum generated by the implementation of the recently concluded historic India - EFTA Trade and economic Partnership Agreement between India and the European Free Trade association, of which Switzerland is a key member.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen collaboration in innovation-led growth, joint research, sharing of best practices, and capacity building through training and skill development initiatives.
On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Modi met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The two leaders reviewed various aspects of the India-Greece strategic partnership, especially in the field of trade & commerce, defense & security, tourism, culture, and collaboration in AI and other emerging technologies.
The leaders discussed boosting connectivity, especially through IMEC, and looked forward to the early implementation of the India-EU FTA, which will bring immense benefits to the economies of both countries and lead to higher tech collaboration, investments, and jobs, particularly for the youth.