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India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration
Business World Philippines
|February 09, 2026
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defense and other fields.
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Mr. Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024.
Mr. Anwar said the partnership included deep collaborations in multiple fields, including trade and investments, food security, defense, healthcare, and tourism.
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