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India-Canada India-Japan
The Prime Ministers of the two The two leaders reaffirmed the
countries discussed cooperation in importance of the India-Japan
trade and investment, defense, Special Strategic and Global
education, space, science and Partnership, based on civilizational
technology, and energy. PM Carney ties, shared values, mutual goodwill,
expressed support for the AI Summit and a commitment to a free and India-Italy
being hosted by India in February open Indo-Pacific. The two leaders The two countries adopted the
2026. They agreed to commence emphasized their commitment to ‘India-Italy Joint Initiative to
negotiations on a high-profile further deepen the India-Japan Combat Terrorism Financing’.
Comprehensive Economic partnership for regional and global This initiative aims to
Partnership Agreement (CEPA), to peace, prosperity, and stability. The strengthen bilateral
double trade between the two leaders acknowledged the continued cooperation against terrorism
countries to $50 billion by 2030. The progress made in bilateral relations and enhance partnership in
two leaders stressed the importance during the 15th India-Japan Annual multilateral forums such as the
of regular high-level dialogue. Summit. Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) and the Global
Counter Terrorism Forum
India-Australia (GCTF). The two leaders
reviewed the progress of the
The two leaders discussed further strengthening bilateral strategic partnership
bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas, in areas such as trade and
including political and strategic issues, defense investment, defense, security,
and security, trade and investment, energy, critical space, science and technology,
minerals, technology, mobility, education, and education, and people-to-
people-to-people contacts. They also exchanged people contacts. The two
views on regional and global issues of mutual leaders also expressed
interest. They reiterated their commitment to satisfaction with the progress
elevate the India-Australia Comprehensive of the Joint Strategic Action
Strategic Partnership to even greater heights. Plan 2025-29.

INDIA’S MESSAGE n Growth must be sustainable n Finance must be equitable
TO THE G-20 n Trade must be trusted n Progress must be inclusive

THIRD SESSION source” rather than “exclusive models.” AI systems
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the third impact human life, security, and public trust, and
session of the Summit (theme: “A Fair and Just Future therefore must be made accountable. Most impor-
for All – Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial In- tantly, AI should enhance human capabilities, but the
telligence”). He called for a tectonic shift in the way ultimate responsibility for decision-making should
critical technologies are promoted. They should be always remain with humans. n
based on “human-centric” rather than “finance-cen- Scan the QR code to view the
tric,” “global” rather than “national,” and “open Prime Minister’s full program.

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