Discussions included defense, mining, and semiconductor cooperation. NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi met his Malaysian and Ethiopian counterparts, Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmad Ali, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on Saturday. Government sources said that meetings resulted in taking India’s relations with both countries on a new trajectory, as Malaysia and Ethiopia expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India.Joint personnel training as well as defence procurement from India was discussed, according to Indian officials. “Both countries welcomed Indian industry and Investment. Ethiopia welcomed Indian mining companies. Opportunities in the semiconductor industry were discussed with Malaysia,” said a source.According to an official readout, Modi and Ibrahim took stock of the outcomes of Modi’s visit to Malaysia in February 2026 and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism and people-to-people ties. Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia’s concurrence to the establishment of Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.“Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia’s continued support in strengthening ASEAN-India relations. The leaders exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest. They expressed their continued commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” said the Indian readout.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn the meeting with the Ethiopian PM, the leaders discussed further strengthening the bilateral Strategic Partnership. They reviewed progress across key sectors, including economic cooperation, defence and security partnership, and capacity building. The meeting built on Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025, said an Indian readout.The two leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora, according to Indian officials.“Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit and noted that its presence helped in reinforcing the collective voice of the Global South,” said the readout.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTrump vs BRICS? Modi, Putin & Pezeshkian Push Local Currencies Amid US Sanctions And Trade WarModi-Pezeshkian Meet: Can India Help End Iran War? Hormuz, Chabahar Stakes In Focus | WatchArmy Armoury Breach: Retired Havaldar Stole AK-203 Rifles, INSAS Guns & Thousands Of Rounds | WatchPM Modi At BRICS Forum: India Backs Secure Trade Routes, UPI Power And New Global PartnershipsFrom ‘Su-57, Oil & $100 BN Trade’, What Modi & Putin Discussed Ahead of BRICS 2026?’As A Bengali…’: Suvendu Eats Fish Bhog At Kalighat Amid Row Over Bageshwar Baba’s Non-Veg RemarkPiyush Goyal Pushes Local Currency Trade, Calls For Linked Payment Systems At BRICS Business Forum‘Congress Wants Kashmiris In Jail?’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Snaps Back At Ally Over Vande Mataram RowPM Modi’s ‘Global Welfare’ Message Ahead Of BRICS Summit, Bilaterals With Putin & Xi JinpingUPI Without Mobile Internet: RBI Unveils ‘Tap And Pay’, MyUPI For Easier And Safer Digital Payments123Hot PicksBRICS Summit 2026Piyush GoyalCandace OwensNew Delhi railway stationJaipur murderAnurag UpadhyayFMGE October registrationNitin GadkariNEET PG Answer KeyTop TrendingPatrick MahomesGracie Hunt FitnessKim and Randy Orton Net WorthCole HockerLebron JamesDenzel ward Net WorthTravis Kelce MansionSam Darnold InjuryUS Iran WarSophie Cunningham Career
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi met his Malaysian and Ethiopian counterparts, Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmad Ali, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on Saturday. Government sources said that meetings resulted in taking India’s relations with both countries on a new trajectory, as Malaysia and Ethiopia expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India.Joint personnel training as well as defence procurement from India was discussed, according to Indian officials. “Both countries welcomed Indian industry and Investment. Ethiopia welcomed Indian mining companies. Opportunities in the semiconductor industry were discussed with Malaysia,” said a source.According to an official readout, Modi and Ibrahim took stock of the outcomes of Modi’s visit to Malaysia in February 2026 and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism and people-to-people ties. Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia’s concurrence to the establishment of Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.“Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia’s continued support in strengthening ASEAN-India relations. The leaders exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest. They expressed their continued commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” said the Indian readout.
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In the meeting with the Ethiopian PM, the leaders discussed further strengthening the bilateral Strategic Partnership. They reviewed progress across key sectors, including economic cooperation, defence and security partnership, and capacity building. The meeting built on Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025, said an Indian readout.The two leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora, according to Indian officials.“Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit and noted that its presence helped in reinforcing the collective voice of the Global South,” said the readout.
