India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 8, 2026 at 01:55 PM

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to strengthen bilateral relations. The leaders pledged to deepen cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investments, food security, defence, healthcare, and tourism. Eleven cooperation agreements were signed, covering areas like disaster management and peacekeeping. Both countries will promote local-currency settlement for cross-border activities, aiming to surpass the previous year's $18.6 billion in bilateral trade. Malaysia also supports India's plan to open a consulate in Sabah state. The meeting underscores the commitment to a comprehensive strategic partnership established in August 2024.

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Seri Perdana 30% Sabah 40% Borneo 40% Putrajaya ×260% Narendra Modi ×690% Anwar Ibrahim ×690% Malaysia ×895% India ×895%

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