Johannesburg – Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his counterparts from Australia and Canada on the fringes of the G20 Summit here, unveiling a groundbreaking trilateral pact focused on advancing technology and innovation among the three nations.
In a statement shared on X, Modi described the gathering as “an excellent meeting” with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The discussions paved the way for the formal launch of the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, which Modi highlighted as a timely step toward enhancing cooperation across continents.
“This initiative will deepen collaboration between democratic partners across three continents and three oceans in emerging technologies,” Modi wrote, emphasizing its potential to bolster supply chain diversification, accelerate clean energy transitions, and drive widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. He expressed optimism about the alliance’s role in securing a more sustainable tomorrow for future generations.
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The announcement, accompanied by a photo of the leaders, underscores growing momentum in multilateral ties amid global challenges like energy security and technological competition. As democratic heavyweights, India, Australia, and Canada aim to leverage their shared values to counterbalance influences in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, though specifics on implementation timelines or funding remain under wraps.
Modi’s post on X quickly garnered attention, reflecting the summit’s broader theme of equitable global progress. The G20 gathering in Johannesburg, hosted under South Africa’s presidency, has already spotlighted issues from climate finance to digital governance, with this new pact emerging as a concrete outcome.
Observers note that the ACITI framework aligns with each nation’s priorities: India’s push for digital self-reliance through initiatives like Digital India; Australia’s focus on critical minerals and renewable exports; and Canada’s expertise in AI ethics and innovation hubs. By pooling resources, the trio seeks to foster resilient ecosystems that benefit not just their economies but also smaller developing partners.
This development arrives at a pivotal moment, as the world grapples with fragmented supply chains and the ethical deployment of AI. While the partnership’s full scope will unfold in coming months, it signals a strategic pivot toward collaborative innovation, potentially reshaping tech diplomacy in the multipolar era.
As Modi concluded in his message, “We look forward to working together to guarantee a better future for the coming generations.” With the G20 deliberations ongoing, this alliance could set a precedent for like-minded nations to amplify their collective voice on the global stage.
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