{"id":50966,"date":"2026-02-11T05:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southasianwire.com\/wire\/?p=50966"},"modified":"2026-02-11T05:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:43:25","slug":"india-malaysia-deepen-strategic-ties-with-focus-on-trade-defence-and-semiconductors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southasianwire.com\/wire\/2026\/02\/11\/india-malaysia-deepen-strategic-ties-with-focus-on-trade-defence-and-semiconductors","title":{"rendered":"India, Malaysia Deepen Strategic Ties with Focus on Trade, Defence and Semiconductors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:e2f144d1-d699-4831-8f0c-bb34004de2fb-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"665c13d8-47b8-412e-91a0-e5ed1b2e6af9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"282\">India and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in key sectors including semiconductors, defence, food security, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"547\">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met on Sunday in Putrajaya, Malaysia\u2019s administrative capital, where they pledged to enhance collaboration across trade and investment, defence, healthcare, tourism, and food security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"792\">\u201cIt\u2019s really comprehensive, and we believe that we can advance this and execute in a speedy manner with the commitment of both our governments,\u201d Anwar said at a joint press conference after hosting Modi at his official residence, Seri Perdana.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1136\">Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, his first since the two countries elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. \u201cHad an excellent meeting with PM Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana earlier today. India and Malaysia are maritime neighbours who have always enjoyed a close friendship,\u201d Modi wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1465\">Following their talks, the two leaders witnessed the exchange of 11 agreements covering areas such as disaster management and peacekeeping. Anwar said both countries would continue promoting local-currency settlements for cross-border transactions and expressed hope that bilateral trade would exceed last year\u2019s $18.6 billion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1566\">Malaysia also pledged support for India\u2019s plan to open a consulate in Sabah state on Borneo Island.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1810\">Defence cooperation, already a key pillar of the 2024 partnership, is expected to expand further. India and Malaysia have conducted five joint military exercises over the past five years, with both sides signaling greater collaboration ahead.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1988\">Semiconductors emerged as another major focus. \u201cAlong with AI and digital technologies, we will advance our partnership in semiconductors, health and food security,\u201d Modi said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2431\">Malaysia is the world\u2019s sixth-largest semiconductor exporter, with the sector contributing about 25 percent to its GDP, according to official figures. India\u2019s Ministry of External Affairs described Malaysia as having a \u201cvery strong semiconductor ecosystem\u201d with 30 to 40 years of experience. 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