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India and Malaysia have agreed to accelerate their strategic partnership, deepen defence and security cooperation, and expand collaboration in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital payments, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a very fruitful two-day visit to Malaysia on Sunday the 8th of February 2026.

Modi announced a “new speed and depth” in bilateral relations during his first foreign visit of 2026.

‎Just before his departure from Malaysia, Modi addressed a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announcing that the  two countries had decided to take their partnership forward in an “unprecedented manner,” building on growing cooperation in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.

‎“Inspired by our achievements, today we have decided to bring unprecedented speed and depth to our partnership,” Modi said, crediting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership for giving new momentum to ties in recent years.

‎A key outcome of the talks was a decision to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and maritime security, reflecting shared concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Prime Minister said defence ties would also be expanded as both sides work more closely to ensure regional stability.

‎“In the field of security, we will strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and maritime security,” he said, adding that defence cooperation would be made “more comprehensive”.

‎The two leaders also agreed to advance partnerships in semiconductors, health, and food security, alongside collaboration in AI and digital technologies.

‎Modi highlighted the CEO Forum held on the sidelines of the visit, saying it had opened up new opportunities for trade and investment.

He underlined that India and Malaysia would pursue “economic transformation based on strategic trust.”