Semiconductors, Security, Trade: PM Modi-Ibrahim Talks Power India-Malaysia Ties | 16 Key Outcomes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart held delegation-level talks in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, where they witnessed the exchange of multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between India and Malaysia. After the talks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in a joint press briefing with PM Modi, elaborated on the significance of the engagement and the rapidly expanding relationship between the two countries. Ibrahim described his meeting with Prime Minister Modi as "very vital, very strategic and critical" to advancing bilateral ties.In his remarks, the Malaysian Prime Minister said, "We consider this meeting and these exchanges very vital, very strategic and critical to advance and enhance relations between India and Malaysia. We had

long-standing relations since 1957. But we have elevated it to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024," pointing to "the deep historical ties, strong people-to-people linkages, and ever-expanding economic cooperation."

Outlining future collaboration, the Malaysian PM said, "We'll continue to deepen collaboration in all fields- trade and investment, semiconductor, digital economy, trade in local currency, connectivity, energy, agriculture, food, security, defence, education, healthcare, tourism, culture and people-to-people."Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi shared that meaningful discussions were held on regional and global issues. "In the security sector, we will strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and maritime security. We will also make defence cooperation more comprehensive. Along with AI and digital technologies, we will further advance our partnership in semiconductor, health and food security. The CEO forum organised today has thrown open new opportunities for trade and investment. We will pave a path to economic transformation through strategic trust," he said.

List of 16 key outcomes

Reflecting this broad cooperation, the signing of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanges of letters, marked a key outcome of the high-level talks and underscored the scope of the upgraded strategic partnership. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors and reflected the mutual commitment of both sides to enhance economic and regional collaboration.

Prime Minister Modi is currently on a two-day visit to the Asian nation to bolster cooperation in several sectors.This marks PM Modi's third visit to Malaysia and his first since the bilateral relationship was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.(With agency inputs)