Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership

On 22nd November 2025, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

The announcement came after meetings with the Australian and Canadian counterparts on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.

Key Areas of Cooperation under ACITI

Cooperation Area	Focus
Critical & Emerging Technologies	Joint research, development, and deployment of frontier technologies.
Green Energy & Net Zero	Innovation in renewable energy, carbon-neutral technologies, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Critical Minerals & Supply Chains	Building diversified and secure supply chains across continents.
Artificial Intelligence	Collaboration on safe, ethical, and large-scale adoption of AI for public good.
Innovation Ecosystems	Strengthening linkages between research institutions, startups, and industry leaders across the three nations.

PT Facts

ACITI: A trilateral technology partnership linking India with Australia and Canada.
Geoeconomic Priority: Its focus on critical minerals, AI, and green energy reflects contemporary strategic priorities.
G20 Link: The partnership was announced on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.
Technology Diplomacy: Such partnerships show the growing role of technology in foreign policy.

India’s First Overseas Defence Factory in Morocco

On 23rd September 2025, India’s Defence Minister and Morocco’s Defence Minister inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Ltd’s (TASL) 20,000 sq. metre facility in Berrechid.

This is India’s first defence manufacturing plant in Africa and Morocco’s largest defence manufacturing facility.

PT Facts

Defence Outreach: The unit marks a major step in India’s defence industrial presence abroad.
Africa Link: It highlights India’s growing defence cooperation with African countries.
TASL: A key private-sector player in India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem.
Morocco Facility: Located in Berrechid and spread across 20,000 sq. metres.

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