Bangladesh has joined 88 other countries and international organisations in endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, adopted at the conclusion of the AI Impact Summit 2026 held in the national capital
on February 18–19.
The Declaration, backed by a total of 89 countries and international bodies, lays out a shared global vision for collaborative, trusted, resilient and inclusive artificial intelligence development.
Regional Support for India’s ‘AI for All’ Vision
Bangladesh’s endorsement underscores the growing regional support for India’s call for “AI for All,” rooted in equity, access, and global cooperation.
The Declaration is guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for All, Happiness for All), emphasising that AI’s benefits must be equitably shared across humanity.
The document highlights the need to strengthen international cooperation, promote multistakeholder engagement, respect national sovereignty and advance accessible and trustworthy AI frameworks.
Seven Pillars of Global AI Cooperation
The New Delhi Declaration is structured around seven key pillars or “Chakras” democratizing AI resources, economic growth and social good, secure and trusted AI, AI for science, access for social empowerment, human capital development, and resilient and efficient AI systems.
These pillars aim to expand digital infrastructure, ensure affordable access to AI tools, promote energy-efficient systems, and prepare nations for an AI-driven economy through skilling and reskilling initiatives.
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Key Initiatives Announced
The Summit also announced several voluntary collaborative initiatives, including the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, the Global AI Impact Commons, and the Trusted AI Commons.
Other initiatives include an International Network of AI for Science Institutions and a Workforce Development Playbook to guide countries in AI literacy and capacity building.
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Broad-Based Global Backing
The list of endorsing countries includes nations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas, along with international organisations such as the European Union and IFAD.
Bangladesh is listed among the endorsing nations, reflecting its support for the voluntary and non-binding global framework on AI governance.
With the New Delhi Declaration now adopted, participating countries have committed to continued cooperation to translate the Summit’s vision into concrete action for responsible and inclusive AI development.
Countries such as US, UK, UAE, Australia, Singapore and Brazil are among the 89 signatories.
