Guy Parmelin voiced strong support for India’s vision of building a safe, inclusive, and impactful artificial intelligence ecosystem, highlighting shared priorities of human-centric, sustainable, and fair AI development during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. In an interview, Parmelin praised the summit’s guiding themes—People, Progress, and Planet—emphasizing that AI should benefit everyone globally while promoting economic growth, social advancement, and environmental sustainability. He acknowledged India’s rapid rise as a major force in AI research and innovation and expressed Switzerland’s interest in strengthening collaboration, noting the presence of Swiss startups at the summit exploring partnerships with Indian counterparts.

He stressed that both Switzerland and India are committed to ensuring AI serves the public good by supporting inclusive growth, sustainability, and societal benefit. Parmelin also highlighted the importance of joint efforts in shaping international rules and agreements for AI governance, with close cooperation between the two countries playing a key role.

According to him, the principles established at the summit—such as developing human talent, expanding access, ensuring trustworthy and energy-efficient AI, promoting scientific use, democratizing AI resources, and driving economic and social progress—will help guide global cooperation. These ideas are expected to contribute to upcoming international discussions, including a United Nations dialogue in Geneva and future global meetings hosted by Switzerland.

Parmelin also noted that the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement has improved market access for Swiss exports, machinery, chemicals, and financial services, while making it easier for Swiss specialists to work temporarily in India. He further emphasized Switzerland’s active role in global AI governance, including its leadership in creating the first legally binding international AI treaty under the Council of Europe, and encouraged India to participate more closely in such initiatives. He concluded by reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to working with India to advance responsible, transparent, and inclusive AI development worldwide.