Rio de janeiro: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks Sunday with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The discussion highlighted the ongoing efforts to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations.

According to Anadolu Agency, the leaders reviewed progress in various sectors, including trade and investment, defense, education, health care, tourism, and people-to-people contacts. The meeting underscored the commitment of both countries to enhancing cooperation in these key areas.

The talks also covered the importance of collaboration in the multilateral arena and regional security. Modi emphasized the growth of bilateral ties in futuristic sectors such as IT, renewable energy, and infrastructure. He highlighted these sectors as areas with significant potential for collaboration.

Modi further mentioned the discussions aimed at improving investment and trade relations between India and Malaysia. He communicated these developments through a post on X, reflecting the positive trajectory of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.