Key Takeaways
- India, Australia, and Canada launch new ACITI technology partnership
- PM Modi proposes G20 initiatives against drug-terror nexus and for traditional knowledge
- Multiple bilateral meetings held on G20 sidelines including with UK, UN, Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a landmark trilateral technology partnership with Australia and Canada during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership aims to strengthen cooperation among democratic nations across three continents.
“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 Innovation (ACITI) Partnership today,” said PM Modi, in a post on X.
The initiative will focus on emerging technologies, supply chain diversification, clean energy, and mass AI adoption. “We look forward to working together to guarantee a better future for the coming generations,” Modi added.
Bilateral Engagements on G20 Sidelines
Earlier, PM Modi held separate meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
“It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This year has brought new energy to the India–UK partnership and we will keep driving it forward across many domains,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister described his conversation with UN chief Guterres as “very productive.” He also met Brazilian President Lula, noting:
“It is always a delight to meet President Lula. India and Brazil will continue to work closely to boost trade and cultural linkages for the benefit of our people.”
G20 Development Initiatives
Addressing the G20 opening session, Modi called for rethinking global development parameters toward inclusive, sustainable growth. He proposed several key initiatives:
- G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus
- Global Traditional Knowledge Repository
- Global healthcare response team
“Now is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is inclusive and sustainable. India’s civilisational values, especially the principle of Integral Humanism offers a way forward,” Modi told the session.
Highlighting the threat of dangerous substances like fentanyl, the Prime Minister urged collective action: “Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy.”
“I proposed a few actionables to realise our dream of all-round growth. First among them is the creation of a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. India has a rich history in this regard. This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and wellbeing,” Modi said in a post on X.
