New Delhi:Britain has placed artificial intelligence at the heart of its global diplomacy, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan arriving in India this week to lead a high-profile UK delegation to the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

The visit underlines the UK's ambition to shape how AI is developed, governed and deployed worldwide, while deepening its technology partnership with India, one of the fastest-growing digital economies.

British ministers are expected to argue that AI can be a powerful driver of economic renewal, social inclusion and public service reform if countries work together to harness it responsibly.

The New Delhi summit builds on the momentum of earlier global AI gatherings in Bletchley, Seoul and Paris, where the UK has played a central role in steering international conversations on safety, ethics and innovation.

This year's focus shifts firmly to impact how AI can tangibly improve citizens' lives, create jobs and support sustainable growth.

Leading the UK delegation, Lammy will engage with Indian policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore how British and Indian innovations are already reshaping sectors from healthcare and education to local government and business.

He is scheduled to participate in discussions on inclusive social empowerment and is expected to speak on a high-level panel examining how AI and global languages can unlock new opportunities.

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