Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of back-to-back bilateral meetings with global counterparts on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday, signalling a day of fast-paced diplomacy centred on technology, trade and strategic cooperation.
The discussions spanned partners across Europe, Central Asia and India’s neighbourhood, with artificial intelligence, economic ties and the India-EU Free Trade Agreement emerging as recurring themes.
Calling his interaction with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay “outstanding", PM Modi said the two sides explored collaboration in emerging technologies.
“The meeting with PM Tshering Tobgay was outstanding. We discussed how we can harness the power of AI for global good and in harmony with principles of sustainability. Our enduring India-Bhutan friendship, rooted in mutual trust, goodwill and close ties between our two peoples, continues to guide our partnership into new and transformative domains."
PM Modi described his meeting with Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov as a step towards strengthening the strategic partnership.
“Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and I met earlier today. His visit will further deepen India-Kazakhstan Strategic Partnership. There is immense scope for bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, critical minerals, rare earths, defence, connectivity and space. We will keep working together to take our friendship to new heights."
Highlighting Estonia’s digital strengths, PM Modi said the talks focused on expanding economic engagement.
“Had an excellent meeting with President Alar Karis of Estonia, a nation which has made remarkable strides in tech and AI. Discussed how to add further vigour to our economic partnership, particularly in the context of the India-EU FTA, which is a historical agreement. We also talked about working together in futuristic technologies, energy management, skilling and more."
With Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, discussions centred on connectivity and emerging sectors.
“Held fruitful discussions with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Mr. Andrej Plenković. We discussed how to add momentum to our bilateral partnership in areas such as technology, innovation, shipbuilding, blue economy and boosting connectivity through the IMEEC corridor. Also expressed gratitude for his personal support to the India-EU FTA, which will bring unprecedented progress for people in India as well as Europe."
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