India and Malaysia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on trade, defence, and technological collaborations. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Malaysia, both nations signed 11 cooperation agreements, including six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) in critical sectors such as semiconductors, disaster management, and UN peacekeeping, as reported by India Today. This visit marks Modi's first foreign trip of 2026 and follows the elevation of the two countries' ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024, according to Business Recorder. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the comprehensive nature of the partnership, stating, 'It's really comprehensive, and we believe that we can advance this and execute in a speedy manner with the commitment of our both governments.'
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India and Malaysia Renew Trade Collaboration Agreements in Kuala Lumpur

India and Malaysia boost ties with 11 agreements on trade, defense, and tech during Modi's visit, focusing on semiconductors and local currency trade to enhance ASEAN-India cooperation.
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