'AI Is Booming In India' Says Dutch PM Dick Schoof At Global South's Premier Summit
Dick Schoof Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs
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Media Source: India Defence News
Date: 20 February 2026
Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands has praised India's burgeoning artificial intelligence landscape during his attendance at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking on the first day of his visit, Schoof highlighted the palpable 'boom' in AI innovation across the country, underscoring India's rising prominence…
Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands has praised India's burgeoning artificial intelligence landscape during his attendance at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking on the first day of his visit, Schoof highlighted the palpable 'boom' in AI innovation across the country, underscoring India's rising prominence on the world stage. A central theme of Schoof's address was the pivotal role of 'middle powers' like the Netherlands and India. He argued that such nations must bridge divides between the Global North and South. 'Middle powers need to take the lead on this, serving as a bridge between the Global North and South. That is where our strength lies,' he wrote, positioning collaborative efforts as essential for equitable AI progress. Schoof delivered remarks at the AI Safety Connect Day event titled 'Bending the Bell Curve: How can Middle Powers Shape Global AI Power?' His contributions emphasised multilateralism amid rapid AI evolution. Beyond the summit, he toured Humayun's Tomb, guided by the Aga Khan Foundation, blending diplomacy with cultural exchange.