INDIA and Malaysia on Sunday resolved to infuse fresh momentum into their strategic partnership, significantly broadening defence and security collaboration while pushing forward joint initiatives in high-priority emerging sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence and digital payments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described this renewed engagement as bringing “new speed and depth” to bilateral relations during his first foreign visit of 2026. Speaking at a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi announced that both countries had committed to advancing their partnership in an exceptional manner, building on the steady expansion of cooperation in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology.
A central element of the discussions centred on security, with both leaders agreeing to reinforce cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and maritime security to tackle shared concerns in the Indo-Pacific. PM Modi emphasised that defence ties would be expanded to contribute more effectively to regional stability. PM Modi stressed strengthening security ties, focusing on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and maritime safety. Beyond security, the two sides pledged to deepen collaboration in semiconductors, health and food security, alongside continued progress in AI and digital technologies.
ANI
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