Johannesburg: India, Australia, and Canada on November 23 announced a new trilateral platform — the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership — aimed at deepening cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The announcement was made during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
Focus on Critical & Emerging Technologies
The ACITI Partnership seeks to strengthen collaboration in key sectors such as:
- Clean energy technologies
- Resilient and diversified supply chains, especially in critical minerals
- Artificial intelligence development and large-scale adoption
The initiative aims to harness the complementary technological and industrial capabilities of the three countries.
High-Level Meeting on Sidelines of G20
The announcement came after a trilateral meeting between:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
The leaders underscored their commitment to building secure, sustainable and innovation-driven cooperation.
Shared Vision for a Secure and Sustainable Future
A joint statement from the three governments highlighted that the ACITI Partnership will:
- Leverage national strengths in technology and industry
- Support mutual strategic interests
- Advance a collective vision for a sustainable future in the Indo-Pacific and beyond
Next Steps
Officials from India, Australia, and Canada will convene in the first quarter of 2026 to chart the roadmap for operationalising the partnership.
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