PM Modi and UN Chief Call for Democratic AI and UNSC Overhaul

NEW DELHI (Feb 21, 2026) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres met at the AI Impact Summit to demand a more equitable global order, focusing on technology and institutional reform.

Key Outcomes

• Democratizing AI: PM Modi pitched the MANAV Vision (AI for All Nations), arguing that technology must remain "human-centric" and bridge the gap between rich and poor nations. Guterres praised India's leadership in ensuring AI benefits the developing world.
• UN Reform: Both leaders called for an urgent update to the UN Security Council, stating that the 1945-era structure must change to reflect today’s multipolar reality and give a stronger voice to the Global South.
• Multilateralism: The meeting reaffirmed a shared goal of "Technology with Trust," aiming to create global norms that prevent AI from becoming a tool of exclusion or control.