Key Takeaways
- PM Modi visits Malaysia on November 22, 2024, for talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim.
- Focus on boosting defence ties, trade (over $20 billion), and investment.
- Expected signing of a defence cooperation MoU and pacts on digital economy, green energy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on November 22, 2024, aiming to significantly deepen strategic and economic ties. The visit, part of a three-nation tour, will feature high-level talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to review bilateral progress and unlock new areas of partnership.
Agenda: Defence, Trade, and Emerging Sectors
Discussions will centre on strengthening collaboration across defence, trade, and security. A key expected outcome is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, building on existing collaboration in training, joint exercises, and equipment.
The leaders will also explore ways to enhance the robust trade relationship, which crossed $20 billion in 2023. India is a major investor in Malaysian infrastructure, manufacturing, and services.
Future-Oriented Collaboration
Beyond traditional sectors, the talks will target cooperation in future-focused areas like the digital economy, green energy, and space. These discussions aim to build a comprehensive, forward-looking partnership.
This visit is seen as a pivotal step in consolidating the strong and growing India-Malaysia relationship, with a clear focus on delivering concrete outcomes in defence and trade.
