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Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Guatemala join New Delhi AI Declaration

Total signatories rise to 91

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Global momentum behind responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence governance has gathered further pace as Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Guatemala formally joined the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, taking the total number of endorsing countries and international organisations to 91.The declaration was adopted at the AI Impact Summit-2026, held in New Delhi on February 18-19. The summit concluded with participating nations agreeing on a shared framework to promote ethical, inclusive, secure and sustainable development of artificial intelligence technologies worldwide, an official statement said here on Tuesday.
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As of February 21, 88 countries and international organisations had initially endorsed the declaration. With the addition of Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Guatemala, the number of signatories has now risen to 91, reflecting a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.

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Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the New Delhi Declaration underscores that the benefits of AI must be equitably shared across humanity. It emphasized strengthening international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement, respecting national sovereignty and advancing AI through accessible and trustworthy frameworks.

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The expanding list of signatories signals broad-based support across regions for a cooperative approach to AI governance, positioning the declaration as a key milestone in shaping the future of global AI policy frameworks.

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