GG News Bureau
Rio de Janeiro, 7th July: On the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations following PM Ibrahim’s state visit to India in August 2024. Discussions focused on key areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, defence, education, healthcare, tourism, and enhanced people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to his Malaysian counterpart for his unequivocal condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, underscoring the need for united global action against terrorism.
The two leaders also explored avenues for enhanced multilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security dynamics.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Malaysia for its successful leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and appreciated Kuala Lumpur’s continued support for a stronger ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He also welcomed Malaysia’s cooperation in ensuring the early and effective review of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a crucial step in boosting economic integration between India and Southeast Asia.
