Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, ahead of attending the AI-India Impact Summit in New Delhi. Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Nara Lokesh received Gates at Gannavaram Airport and expressed optimism about future collaborations.
In a post on X, Lokesh wrote, “Welcome to Amaravati, Mr. Bill Gates. It was a pleasure to receive the Chair of the Gates Foundation at Gannavaram Airport today, along with my colleagues Home Minister Smt. Anitha Garu, Agriculture Minister Sri Atchannaidu Garu, and Health Minister Sri Satya Kumar Garu. We have now proceeded to the Secretariat for discussions on strengthening partnerships in health, agriculture, education, and technology-driven governance. Andhra Pradesh looks forward to working closely with the Gates Foundation to create scalable and impactful solutions for our people.”
Gates is among the prominent global leaders attending the AI Impact Summit, being held in India from February 16 to 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Ahead of the summit, the Prime Minister welcomed delegates arriving in India and highlighted the country’s rapid progress in science and technology, emphasizing its growing contribution to global development.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “It is a matter of immense pride for us that people from all over the world are coming to India for the India AI Impact Summit. This shows the capability of our country’s youth. This occasion is further proof that our country is progressing rapidly in science and technology and making an important contribution to global development.”
The AI Impact Summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20, marks the first international AI summit hosted in the Global South. It reflects New Delhi’s ambition to shape an AI future that is inclusive, responsible, and impactful, with a strong focus on sovereign AI.(Agencies)
