'Very successful emerging economy': UN chief António Guterres hails India as AI Impact Summit host
Times of India
by TOI BUSINESS DESKFebruary 15, 2026
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised India as an ideal host for the AI Impact Summit 2026, set to take place from February 16-20. Guterres commended India's growing global influence and successful economy, emphasizing the importance of AI benefiting all nations, particularly those in the Global South. He stressed that AI must serve as a universal tool for humanity, avoiding concentration solely in developed powers like the United States and China.
Guterres highlighted India's role as a key emerging economy and its increasing impact on global affairs. He noted recent developments such as India's trade agreement with the European Union as steps toward true multipolarity. Guterres expressed his personal admiration for India's rich history, culture, and influence across regions like Southeast Asia and even during the Roman Empire.
The summit will gather world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, alongside tech CEOs like Google’s Sundar Pichai and Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen. The event aims to address AI's potential and risks while ensuring its benefits are accessible globally. Themes of 'People, Planet, and Progress' will guide discussions, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability in AI development.
Guterres also criticized the Security Council's ineffectiveness, calling
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026