ACITI Partnership / PM Modi Announces New Trilateral Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI) with Australia and Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared a special photograph on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), featuring himself alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Accompanying this image was a significant announcement that underscored India's growing role in the global technology and innovation landscape. The announcement took place on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit in. Johannesburg, where the three leaders launched the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) partnership.

Emergence of a New Trilateral Partnership

Prime Minister Modi described this collaboration in his post as 'a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership. ' He characterized the meeting with Australian Prime Minister Mr. Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mr. Mark Carney as 'very good. ' This partnership is designed to deepen cooperation among democratic partners across three continents – Asia, Australia, and North America – and three oceans, while its core objectives include working together in the field of emerging technologies, diversifying global supply chains, promoting clean energy solutions, and encouraging the large-scale adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative reflects a collective commitment to addressing future challenges and fostering shared prosperity.

Deepening Cooperation in Emerging Technologies

One of the primary pillars of the ACITI partnership is to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies. This encompasses areas such as quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced materials, and other cutting-edge fields, while sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources among the three nations can lead to significant advancements in the innovation and development of these technologies. This collaboration won't only accelerate research and development but also facilitate the commercialization and global application of these technologies.

India, Australia, and Canada each possess unique technological capabilities and innovation ecosystems, providing a strong foundation for this partnership. The diversification of global supply chains has become a critical necessity in the current geopolitical and economic landscape. The ACITI partnership represents a significant step in this direction, while it will help the three countries build more resilient and diverse supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and other strategic goods. By reducing over-reliance and developing alternative sources and routes, this. Partnership can mitigate the global economy's vulnerability to future shocks. This ensures that the availability of essential goods and technologies remains. Uninterrupted, thereby strengthening the economic stability and security of all three nations.

Promoting Clean Energy

Climate change stands as one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and promoting clean energy solutions is a crucial part of addressing it, while the ACITI partnership will encourage collaboration in the development and deployment of clean energy technologies. This may include renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, green hydrogen, energy storage solutions, and carbon capture technologies. By sharing their expertise and resources, the three countries can accelerate the clean energy transition, which won't only yield environmental benefits but also create new economic opportunities, while this initiative will also make a significant contribution to achieving global climate goals.

Encouraging Large-Scale Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform societies and enhance productivity. The ACITI partnership will focus on encouraging the large-scale adoption of AI. This could involve collaboration in AI research and development, the creation of ethical guidelines for AI applications, training AI talent, and integrating AI-based solutions across various sectors. The three countries will work together to ensure the safe, responsible, and. Inclusive development of AI, allowing everyone to benefit from this powerful technology. This partnership will foster innovation in the field of AI and help benefit from it as a tool for economic growth and social progress.

Collaboration Among Democratic Partners

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that this initiative will deepen cooperation among 'democratic partners across three continents and three oceans, while ' This highlights that the partnership not only serves technological and economic objectives but is also founded on shared democratic values and principles. The coming together of like-minded nations is crucial for addressing global challenges and maintaining a rules-based international order. This partnership provides a platform for these countries to work together, advance their common interests, and contribute to global peace and stability.

A Better Future for Coming Generations

Concluding his post, Prime Minister Modi expressed an optimistic outlook for the future. He wrote, 'We're looking forward to working together to ensure a better future for coming generations! ' This statement reflects the long-term vision of this partnership and its broader goals. ACITI isn't just about addressing current challenges; it's an investment in creating a sustainable and prosperous future. Through collaboration in technology, innovation, clean energy, and AI, the three nations aim to build a world that's more resilient, sustainable, and equitable, while this partnership underscores the importance of global cooperation and shared responsibility, ensuring that future generations inherit a better and more secure world.

A new trilateral technology and innovation partnership!

Had an excellent meeting with Mr. Anthony Albanese, PM of Australia and Mr. Mark Carney, PM of Canada on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We are delighted to announce an Australia-Canada-India Technology and… pic.twitter.com/Qa5lSvlIb2

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025