29 Countries Sign Agreement to Establish World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai, China

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On July 16, 2026, the signing ceremony for the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was held in Shanghai, China. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended and signed the agreement on behalf of the Chinese government. Representatives from 29 countries, including Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia, and Indonesia, jointly signed the agreement, becoming founding member states of the organization. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and representatives from other countries and international organizations attended the ceremony. The organization's headquarters is located in Shanghai, China.

The agreement specifies that the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is an independent intergovernmental international organization, adhering to the purposes of the United Nations Charter, upholding the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and adhering to a people-centered approach. The purpose of the organization is to promote international cooperation and global governance in artificial intelligence, ensuring the healthy and orderly development of AI in a beneficial, safe, and fair direction for the benefit of all humanity. This signing ceremony took place during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. Chinese Premier Li Qiang first proposed the initiative to establish this organization at last year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference.

The signing of this agreement marks a new institutionalized phase in global AI governance. The 29 founding member states come from various regions, including Asia and Europe, reflecting the growing willingness of the international community to cooperate in the field of AI governance. High-level representatives, including Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of the Russian Presidential Administration, attended the ceremony. As the first intergovernmental international organization to establish its headquarters in Shanghai, the founding of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization will drive Shanghai to play a significant role in the global AI governance landscape. By promoting international dialogue and technological exchange, the organization will facilitate the establishment of a transparent and inclusive global AI governance rule system. With the rapid development of AI technology and its increasingly profound impact on the global economy and society, the establishment of this organization provides an institutionalized platform for countries to jointly address the opportunities and challenges brought by AI.