Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The trilateral initiative will focus on emerging technologies, clean energy, AI, and resilient supply chains, strengthening cooperation among three democracies across three continents.
Inside the partnership
The announcement followed Modi’s meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Leaders emphasized that the ACITI Partnership complements existing bilateral collaborations while expanding scope to critical technologies, green energy innovation, and diversification of supply chains, including critical minerals. The initiative is positioned as a forward-looking framework to ensure technological progress benefits future generations and supports sustainable development goals.
Notable updates
• ACITI Partnership unveiled at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025
• Partners: India, Australia, and Canada—three democracies spanning three continents
• Focus areas: emerging technologies, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and supply chain resilience
• Strategic emphasis on critical minerals and net-zero ambitions
• Designed to complement bilateral initiatives while expanding trilateral cooperation
Major takeaway
The ACITI Partnership marks a significant step in India’s global technology diplomacy, aligning with Australia and Canada to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilient supply chains in an era of shifting geopolitics.
Sources: The Hindu, Morung Express, News18, PM Australia Media Release, MEA Joint Statement