India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations
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India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations
"The two leaders pledged to deepen Indian-Malaysian collaboration across trade and investments, food security, defence, healthcare and tourism. It's really comprehensive, and we believe that we can advance this and execute in a speedy manner with the commitment of both our governments, Anwar said at a news conference after hosting Modi at his official residence in Putrajaya. Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian country."
"It is his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. Had an excellent meeting with PM Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana earlier today. India and Malaysia are maritime neighbours who have always enjoyed a close friendship, Modi posted on X. After their meeting, Anwar and Modi witnessed the exchange of 11 cooperation agreements their countries had signed, including on disaster management and peacekeeping."
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anwar Ibrahim met in Putrajaya and pledged to deepen collaboration across trade, investments, semiconductors, defence, healthcare, tourism, and food security. They witnessed the exchange of 11 cooperation agreements including disaster management and peacekeeping. Both leaders committed to promote local-currency settlement for cross-border activities and aimed to surpass last year's $18.6bn bilateral trade. Malaysia will support India's effort to open a consulate in Sabah on Borneo. India and Malaysia elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. Defence cooperation includes five joint military exercises over the past five years. Modi's visit lasted two days.
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