Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming the strength of the India-Bhutan partnership and exploring new avenues of cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technology.
Describing the meeting as “outstanding,” PM Modi said the two leaders discussed how to harness the power of AI for global good while ensuring sustainability. He noted that the enduring India-Bhutan friendship—rooted in mutual trust, goodwill and strong people-to-people ties—continues to expand into transformative domains.
According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the leaders reviewed progress in key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, connectivity, development partnerships and cultural exchanges. Both sides expressed support for inclusive and human-centric AI development and agreed to deepen collaboration in the digital and technology sectors.
The talks took place during the summit being held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20. Bhutan PM Tobgay, who arrived in Delhi earlier in the day, was received at the airport by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians and technology innovators from over 110 countries and 30 international organisations. As the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, the event aims to promote responsible and inclusive AI aligned with India’s vision of “AI for Humanity.”
The meeting between Modi and Tobgay underscores the growing strategic and technological cooperation between India and Bhutan, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable development and regional progress.
