India-Malaysia Bilateral Ties Talks

• 27 Mar 2024

On 27^th March, External Affairs Minister discussed bilateral ties with Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur.

Key Points

• Productive Discussion on Bilateral Ties: External Affairs Minister and Malaysian counterpart exchange views on multifaceted dimensions of Malaysia-India relations and regional issues.
• Focus on High-Level Visits: Ministers discuss plans for exchange of high-level visits and convening 7th Joint Commission Meeting.
• First Meeting since Hasan's Appointment: This marks the first meeting between Jaishankar and Hasan since Hasan assumed office in December 2023.
• Upcoming Meetings: External Affairs Minister to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo to strengthen cooperation.
• Aim of the Visit: Visit aims to bolster cooperation and understanding between India and Malaysia on shared challenges and opportunities.
• Strong Economic Partnership: India and Malaysia share robust economic partnerships, with India being Malaysia's 12th largest global trading partner in 2023.