New chapter in India-Canada ties: Modi, Carney and Albanese unveil ACITI partnership at G20
Johannesburg (The Uttam Hindu): The ongoing G-20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, has brought significant and positive news to India's diplomatic landscape. India has put past bitter experiences with Canada behind it and begun a new and strong relationship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a major trilateral partnership with Canada and Australia, which he described as the future of generations to come. This new "Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation" (ACITI) partnership between India, Canada, and Australia is being considered a new beginning in the relationship between New Delhi and Ottawa. It is noteworthy that relations between the two countries reached their lowest point during the tenure of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, PM Modi's meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has scripted a path to bring relations back on track.
This new friendship and partnership is evidenced by a special photograph shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the social media platform X. In the photograph, PM Modi is seen standing between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In the photograph, PM Modi is holding hands with both his counterparts, and all three leaders appear to be laughing and laughing, exuding joy. This photograph has become a topic of discussion in diplomatic circles and is being seen as a symbol of the strengthening ties between New Delhi, Ottawa, and Canberra in the future.
Sharing this photo, Prime Minister Modi elaborated on the importance of this partnership. He wrote that he had a very good meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. He expressed his happiness at announcing the ACITI partnership. PM Modi explained that this initiative will deepen cooperation in emerging technologies between democratic partners across three continents and three oceans. This will focus on diversifying supply chains, promoting clean energy, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The three countries look forward to working together to ensure a better future for generations to come.