Anwar-Modi Brics meeting: Semiconductor ties, bilateral trade take centre stage
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi discussed de...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed bolstering semiconductor collaboration and turning it into business alliances. Anwar highlighted the importance of integrated supply chains, cultivating talent, and fostering two-way investments during the bilateral meeting.
He reiterated Malaysia's commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investments, as well as enhancing cooperation in various sectors and streamlining Malaysian goods exports to India. Additionally, Anwar explored possibilities to strengthen tourism and interpersonal connections by boosting flight links. He expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed the friendly relationship between Malaysia and India.
Anwar visited India for the summit, his second trip to the country, with his first being in August 2024. Malaysia is attending the summit as a Brics Partner Country, a designation it held since January 1, 2025. The two nations have maintained strong ties since 1957, and their partnership was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic alliance during Anwar's initial visit.
India is Malaysia's biggest trading partner in South Asia, with total trade between the two countries amounting to RM79.49 billion (US$18.59 billion) in 2025. Malaysia's primary exports to India are palm oil and related agricultural products, along with electrical and electronic goods, while imports are mainly agricultural, petroleum, and chemical products.
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