India and Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Malaysia have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anwar Ibrahim discussed expanding cooperation in various sectors including trade, investment, and defense. Several agreements were signed, including one promoting the recruitment and protection of Indian workers in Malaysia.

India and Malaysia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, following extensive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation across several sectors such as trade, investment, and defense.

A key agreement promoting the recruitment and protecting the interests of Indian workers in Malaysia was among at least eight pacts inked by the two sides. The issue of illegal immigration and human trafficking was also addressed.

Modi emphasized the need to expand bilateral trade and investment and highlighted plans to connect India's digital payment system UPI with Malaysia's PayNet. The leaders also agreed on boosting cooperation in new technological areas and the fight against terrorism and extremism.

(With inputs from agencies.)