President arrives to attend AI Impact Summit in India

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka for the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi this afternoon (17).

The President was warmly received at the airport by Minister of State Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary and other officials.

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 19 February.

During the visit, the President 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.