India and Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Malaysia have agreed to form a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. The discussions focused on boosting cooperation in digitalisation, defence, and economic engagement, among other areas. Several agreements, including worker recruitment and protection, were signed.

India and Malaysia have ascended their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim engaged in extensive discussions. The dialogue aimed to reset strained relations from past leaders and highlighted digitalisation, defence, and economic cooperation.

Eight significant agreements were signed, including a pact to promote the recruitment of Indian workers in Malaysia and ensure their protection. The leaders addressed digital and defence collaboration, artificial intelligence, and people-to-people exchanges.

Modi emphasized the potential for increased economic cooperation, noting the substantial Malaysian investments in India. Additionally, both leaders condemned terrorism and agreed on measures to ensure a peaceful Indo-Pacific region, reinforcing their commitment to international law and security.

(With inputs from agencies.)