Portugal positions itself as a strategic AI partner for India

Portugal positions itself as a strategic AI partner in India - Portugal Business News

Portugal Government News - Portugal positions itself as a strategic AI partner for India during the AI ​​Impact Summit held on on February 19 and 20, 2026:

Portugal's Deputy Minister for State Reform, Gonçalo Saraiva Matias represented the Portuguese Government at the AI ​​Impact Summit on February 19 and 20, that marked Portugal as a strategic partner for India in the field of artificial intelligence.

At the plenary meeting of leaders, Gonçalo Matias presented Portugal as a pioneering state in the digitalization of public services and commitment to the integration of artificial intelligence across the board in public administration, the economy, and society, reinforcing Portugal's image as a space for responsible digital innovation.

The presentation of Portugal's National Digital Strategy, namely the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agenda, as well as the Digital Skills Pact, consolidated the perception of the country's technical capacity and strategic position in this area.

Portugal and India's bilateral cooperation in the field of AI

On the bilateral level, Portugal's Deputy Minister for State Reform, Gonçalo Saraiva Matias, met with Indian counterparts from the technology and public administration sectors, deepening the political dialogue on digital governance, interoperability, and the application of AI in the transformation of the State.

Recognition of the Indian model for digital public infrastructure and the identification of complementarities between the two countries paved the way for structuring technical cooperation in digital public services and sharing good administrative practices.

The agenda also included meetings with global and Indian technology companies with a presence in Portugal, which allowed Portugal to be projected as a platform for entry into the European market, combining qualified talent, integration into the European Union's regulatory framework, and institutional agility.

Portuguese Minister Gonçalo Matias sought to reinforce investor confidence in the creation of new partnerships in applied research and the expansion of technological investment within the country.

Portugal consolidated its strategic relationship with India in a sector critical to economic growth and state transformation, reinforcing Portugal's attractiveness for technological innovation and establishing the country as an active partner in promoting ethical, inclusive artificial intelligence oriented towards the public interest.

Portugal's multilateral cooperation in the field of AI

Portugal's multilateral cooperation in the field of AI includes the country's participation in the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) ministerial meeting that reaffirmed Portugal's commitment to the founding principles of this initiative, asserting itself as an actor engaged in AI governance based on trust and inclusion.

Through its National AI Agenda, Portugal positions this technology as an engine of growth at the service of society, strengthening competitiveness without sacrificing the protection of fundamental rights, innovation, and social cohesion.