PM Modi Launches Australia-Canada-India Innovation Partnership at G20 to Boost Technology Collaboration

At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of a landmark trilateral initiative—the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership. This new alliance aims to strengthen cooperation among three democratic nations—India, Australia, and Canada—across three continents and oceans to advance innovation in key sectors.

The ACITI Partnership focuses on supporting emerging technologies, promoting the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), encouraging cleaner energy solutions, and diversifying global supply chains. These areas are critical for building a resilient and sustainable future while fostering economic growth and technological progress.

PM Modi highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among democratic partners to address global challenges and create a better future for generations to come. The partnership intends to harness the combined strengths of the three countries to encourage innovation and strategic collaboration in crucial sectors.

This announcement came after Modi’s meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Summit. The leaders expressed enthusiasm about the partnership’s potential to drive technology development, clean energy, and resilient supply chains that can withstand future disruptions.

In addition to launching the ACITI Partnership, PM Modi emphasized the need for global reforms, including calls for a rethink of development parameters, creating a G20 initiative against drug-terror networks, and forming a global healthcare response team to prepare for future crises.

The formation of the ACITI Partnership is a significant step toward deepening multilateral cooperation in technology and innovation. It reflects India’s growing role as a leader on the global stage in driving sustainable development through strategic international partnerships.

The first official meeting of the ACITI officials to take the partnership forward is expected early in 2026, setting the stage for continued collaboration and growth in emerging technologies and sustainable development.

This initiative not only strengthens ties between India, Australia, and Canada but also signals a new era of democratic cooperation aimed at creating resilient economies driven by innovation and technology.