India’s Cabinet is expected to approve new international cooperation agreements with Germany and Canada aimed at strengthening partnerships in the critical minerals sector, as New Delhi accelerates efforts to secure resources essential for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.
According to government sources, the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to clear a Joint Declaration of Intent with Germany focused on joint mineral exploration, sustainable mining practices, supply chain resilience and technology transfer. A similar agreement with Canada is also expected to receive approval.
The proposed partnerships come amid intensifying global competition for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements, which are key inputs for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and high-tech industries.
India has been expanding its international engagement to diversify supply sources and reduce import dependence as part of its broader Atmanirbhar Bharat strategy aimed at strengthening domestic industrial and energy security.
The agreements are aligned with India’s Critical Minerals Mission launched in 2025, alongside ongoing reforms under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, which has enabled new auctions of mineral blocks to attract investment and accelerate resource development.
Officials view cooperation with resource-rich and technologically advanced partners as a strategic step toward building resilient supply chains and supporting India’s long-term energy transition objectives.
