PM Modi meets Malaysia’s Ibrahim, Ethiopia’s Ahmed on sidelines of BRICS Summit
Modi discussed defence, trade and semiconductors with the two leaders as India hosts a summit representing 49.5% of the world’s population, officials said.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Both visiting leaders expressed strong interest in expanding defense ties with India, including joint personnel training and the procurement of Indian defense equipment.
- Discussions with Malaysia focused on trade, investment, semiconductors, energy, and digital economy infrastructure, while Malaysian officials approved the opening of an Indian Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu.
- Prime Minister Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy reviewed progress in economic cooperation and capacity building, building on momentum from previous bilateral engagements.
- The meetings highlighted growing strategic and industrial collaboration between India and partner nations, reinforcing economic and security cooperation across the Global South.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up India’s diplomatic outreach on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, holding a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from Iran, Vietnam, the UAE and Ethiopia as India seeks to translate its BRICS Chairship into stronger economic, strategic and development partnerships across the Global South. The engagements predominantly focused on regional peace, maritime security, safety of…
On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia and Malaysia. Discussions focused on strengthening defense cooperation, joint training, and defense procurement from India. Ethiopia welcomed Indian mining companies, and both countries welcomed Indian industry and investment, while discussions focused on semiconductor opportunities with Malaysia.
New Delhi hosting 2-day BRICS Leaders' Summit starting Saturday
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