88 nations, global organisations sign New Delhi AI Declaration

India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with adoption of New Delhi Declaration on Saturday. 88 countries and international organisations endorsed a shared global vision for collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient AI. The Declaration reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.  Guided by 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. It emphasises strengthening international cooperation and multi-stakeholder engagement; respecting national sovereignty; and advancing AI through accessible and trustworthy frameworks. The Declaration is structured around seven key pillars, forming the foundation of global AI cooperation. 

#AIImpactSummit 2026 concludes with adoption of New Delhi Declaration. US, China, UK, France, Canada among 88 counytirs endorsing New Delhi declaration. pic.twitter.com/JlwqwXyHVX

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These are — Democratising AI Resources; Economic Growth and Social Good; Secure and Trusted AI; AI for Science; Access for Social Empowerment; Human Capital Development; and Resilient, Efficient and Innovative AI Systems. The Declaration highlights the role of AI in driving economic transformation; importance of open-source and accessible AI ecosystems; need for energy-efficient AI infrastructure; expanding AI’s role in science, governance, and public service delivery; and strengthening Global Cooperation. 
“Robust digital infrastructure and meaningful and affordable connectivity are prerequisites for deploying AI and unlocking its full potential,” it said. Inspired by the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), “we recognise the importance of enhancing the affordability of and access to AI resources that would be critical to enabling all countries to develop, adopt and deploy AI for the benefit of their citizens”.
“To this effect, we take note of the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI as a voluntary and non-binding framework to promote access to foundational AI resources, support locally relevant innovation, and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws,” it added.