NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar engaged in a “productive and frank” dialogue with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad bin Haji Hasan regarding the diverse bilateral relations between India and Malaysia, as well as regional and international matters, said the Malaysian foreign ministry.
Jaishankar’s visit to Kuala Lumpur marks the final leg of his three-nation tour, which also included Singapore and the Philippines.
He met the Malaysian foreign minister Hasan here and held a “productive and frank discussion, including exchanging views on the multifaceted dimensions of Malaysia-India bilateral affairs as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official statement.
The ministers also deliberated on the arrangement of high-level visits and the scheduling of the 7th Joint Commission Meeting between Malaysia and India at a mutually convenient time.
This marked the inaugural encounter between Jaishankar and Hasan since Hasan assumed office in December 2023, as per the statement.
Later in the day, Jaishankar is set to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo, according to the foreign ministry.
The purpose of Jaishankar’s visit is to bolster cooperation between India and Malaysia while fostering a deeper understanding of mutual challenges and opportunities, the statement noted.
Malaysia and India enjoy a longstanding and substantial relationship characterized by strong economic partnerships and close interpersonal connections.
In 2023, India stood as Malaysia’s 12th largest global trading partner, with total trade valued at RM 77.76 billion (USD 16.53 billion), as per the statement.
Jaishankar’s visit to Kuala Lumpur marks the final leg of his three-nation tour, which also included Singapore and the Philippines.
He met the Malaysian foreign minister Hasan here and held a “productive and frank discussion, including exchanging views on the multifaceted dimensions of Malaysia-India bilateral affairs as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official statement.
The ministers also deliberated on the arrangement of high-level visits and the scheduling of the 7th Joint Commission Meeting between Malaysia and India at a mutually convenient time.
This marked the inaugural encounter between Jaishankar and Hasan since Hasan assumed office in December 2023, as per the statement.
Later in the day, Jaishankar is set to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo, according to the foreign ministry.
The purpose of Jaishankar’s visit is to bolster cooperation between India and Malaysia while fostering a deeper understanding of mutual challenges and opportunities, the statement noted.
Malaysia and India enjoy a longstanding and substantial relationship characterized by strong economic partnerships and close interpersonal connections.
In 2023, India stood as Malaysia’s 12th largest global trading partner, with total trade valued at RM 77.76 billion (USD 16.53 billion), as per the statement.
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