India announces new trilateral partnership with Australia, Canada

India, Australia and Canada have announced a new trilateral framework- the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The announcement came following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi stated that the partnership will help expand cooperation across key technology and innovation domains.
The joint initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration in sectors including clean energy, diversified and resilient supply chains, particularly in critical minerals. The three sides will also explore ways to accelerate the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence to improve the lives of their citizens. According to a joint statement by the three governments, the ACITI Partnership will draw on the technological and industrial strengths of each country while supporting shared objectives for a secure and sustainable future. ACITI aims to advance shared goals on the path to net-zero emissions, support diversification of global supply chains, and promote a secure, sustainable, and resilient technological ecosystem.
Officials from the three nations will meet in the first quarter of 2026 to take the initiative forward. The launch of ACITI also aligns with India’s broader push toward global technology partnerships and strengthening supply-chain security through multilateral frameworks at the G20.