President Anura Kumara begins India visit
February 17, 2026 08:07 pm
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon (17).
President Dissanayake was warmly received at the airport by Minister of State Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary and other officials, the President’s Media Division said.
The AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held in New Delhi, focuses on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for the benefit of humanity. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the summit on February 19, the PMD stated.
During the visit, President Dissanayake is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other state leaders.
Senior Adviser to the President on the Digital Economy Hans Wijayasuriya and Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy Waruna Sri Dhanapala are accompanying the President to the summit.
The five-day AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to bring together Heads of State from 20 countries and representatives from more than 45 nations.
The summit will also feature extensive discussions on the future trajectory of artificial intelligence technologies and their potential application in addressing global challenges.
During the visit to India, the President is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with several world leaders.
