Karandeeep-(Johannesburg | November 22, 2025): Canada, India and Australia have agreed to launch a new trilateral technology partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in fast-growing sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy and critical minerals. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
The initiative, called the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, is being described by officials as a long-term effort to bring the three democracies closer on major technology issues that are shaping the global economy.
According to government sources, the agreement will focus on building stronger and more dependable supply chains, especially for critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced technologies. The three countries are also planning to work jointly on clean-energy projects, including green hydrogen and new low-carbon technologies, to help accelerate the shift toward sustainable energy systems.
A major part of the partnership will involve cooperation in artificial intelligence. The three nations intend to support responsible AI development, share research, and help businesses adopt new tools in a safe and transparent way.
The announcement is being seen as an important step in Canada’s broader technology strategy and a sign of movement in Canada-India relations, which have experienced strain in recent years. Analysts say the partnership gives all three countries an opportunity to pool expertise while reducing dependence on single-nation supply routes.
Officials from Canada, India and Australia are expected to hold their first formal meeting early next year to set specific goals, form working groups and identify the first set of joint projects under the ACITI banner. A detailed joint statement released by the three governments outlines the initial framework and areas of priority.