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Prime Minister meets with the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 September 2026. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia’s participation as a Partner Country in the BRICS Summit. Both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across various sectors including trade, investment, defence, semiconductors, infrastructure, and digital economy, and discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Additionally, Malaysia concurred with the establishment of a Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.