Modi Meets Global Leaders to Boost Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, February 20, 2026, held important meetings with the leaders of Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Slovakia. The main focus of these talks was to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade and technology.

During the discussions, Mr. Modi and the foreign leaders spoke about improving economic ties, increasing investments, and working together in modern technology sectors. The meetings aimed to build stronger partnerships and explore new opportunities for collaboration between India and these countries.

In this meeting, they discussed the role of the United Nations in ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) is used in a fair and inclusive way. Mr. Modi stressed the importance of making sure that AI benefits all countries, especially developing nations, and does not widen global inequalities.

He said that global cooperation is necessary to create clear rules and guidelines for the safe and responsible use of AI. The discussions highlighted India’s interest in working closely with other countries and international organisations to promote innovation while ensuring that technology remains accessible and inclusive for everyone.