In a significant show of global consensus at theIndia AI Summit 2026, 88 nations and organisations spanning AI rivals such as the United States and China, endorsed India'sDelhi Declarationon Saturday. The summit, held in New Delhi on February 16-20, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence. As per an official release, the massive strength the declaration received reflected a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.
While India’s push for a collaborative, “AI for All” framework received huge backing, the list of signatories notably excludes Pakistan and Taiwan.
While Islamabad stayed away from signing the declaration, semiconductor-hub Taiwan's absence is reportedly being linked to Beijing’s objections to its participation in international forums and geopolitical sensitivities involving China, which was also a signatory to the declaration, according to TOI.
On the principle of 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya' -- Welfare for all, Happiness for all -- the declaration underscores that the benefits of AI must be equitably shared across humanity, according to an official release. It emphasises strengthening international cooperation and multi-stakeholder engagement, respecting national sovereignty, advancing AI through accessible, and trustworthy frameworks.
The declaration is structured around seven key pillars, that represent the foundation of global AI cooperation. These are democratising 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 list of endorsing countries includes the US, China, the UK, Russia, France, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Japan, Italy, Israel, Ireland, among others. Indonesia, Iran, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Finland, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, the UAE, Ukraine, the EU, and IFAD are also on the list of endorsees.
According to the release, the summit catalysed long-term international partnerships and position AI as a key driver of economic growth.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to advancing shared global priorities in AI governance; promoting voluntary, non-binding frameworks; and translating vision into action through continued collaboration.
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