Diplomacy

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of Ethiopia and Malaysia

Times of India · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on Times of India
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of Ethiopia and Malaysia
AI SUMMARY

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia and Malaysia in New Delhi to discuss defence cooperation, investment, and emerging sectors.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi.
  • The discussions focused on deepening cooperation in defence, investment, and emerging sectors.
  • Both countries expressed interest in strengthening defence cooperation, including joint personnel training and defence procurement.
  • Ethiopia expressed interest in Indian mining companies, while discussions with Malaysia covered opportunities in the semiconductor sector.
  • Malaysia is participating as a BRICS partner country at India's invitation for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit.
  • Ethiopia joined BRICS as a full member in January 2024 alongside Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.