New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met France’s Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, Anne Bouverot in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting was held on sidelines of India AI Impact Summit 2026.
During their meeting, Pradhan and Bouverot discussed on several issues, including expanding collaboration in emerging technologies and research. The minister later said that he was glad to meet the envoy on the sidelines of the event.
Explored opportunities for more collaborations: Pradhan
“Glad to meet Ms. Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, Government of France, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Productive discussions on deepening Indo-French engagements in AI. Also explored opportunities for more collaborations in research, innovation, science and emerging technologies,” he wrote on X.
Glad to meet Ms. Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, Govt. of France, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Productive discussions on deepening Indo-French engagements in AI. Also, explored opportunities for more collaborations in research, innovation,… pic.twitter.com/nr5mAJIGIZ
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) February 18, 2026
The minister added, “ Human-centric, responsible, open, and inclusive AI frameworks will be the key drivers of global growth and prosperity. Both India and France remain committed to developing safe, secure, ethical, and trustworthy AI for advancing development and global good.”
Pradhan observed that the knowledge continues to work as the strongest bridge between India and France. He further expressed confidence that the high-level engagements would help in bilateral ties in education, research and innovation. He also for meaningful collaborations to democratise artificial intelligence and advance cutting-edge research for long-term prosperity, IANS reported.
Over 110 countries and 30 international organisations participate in AI Summit
More than 110 countries and 30 international organisations have participated in the five-day summit. Among theparticipants included 20 heads of state and around 45 ministers from across the world.