Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews defence relationship with Malaysian counterpart
"We reaffirmed the strong defence relations between India and Malaysia and discussed opportunities for both countries to further deepen our defence cooperation,” Singh said in a tweet.
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New Delhi, June 27: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Hishamuddin bin Hussein, via video conference on Monday, where they reaffirmed the strong defence relationship between New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur, discussing opportunities to deepen their defence cooperation.
Malaysian FM had previously said the unique features of India combined with ASEAN countries can help strengthen the partnership between the two regions.
Notably, the year 2022 marks 65 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Malaysia.
India & Malaysia share close relations anchored in vibrant people-to-people linkages, shared history and well-established trade relations. Both countries enjoy robust trade relations with bilateral trade at USD 14.45 billion for the year 2020-21. Cooperation in defence and security has become an important pillar of India-Malaysia bilateral cooperation.
Earlier, in April, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, together with Dato’ Amran Bin Mohamed Zin, Deputy Secretary-General for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia co-chaired the 5th Foreign Office Consultations (bilateral consultations) between India and Malaysia on 12 April 2022 at Putrajaya, Malaysia.
“Had a wonderful interaction with Malaysia’s Senior Defence Minister, Mr Hishamuddin bin Hussein, via video conference. We reaffirmed the strong defence relations between India and Malaysia and discussed opportunities for both countries to further deepen our defence cooperation,” Singh said in a tweet.
Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah on sidelines of ASEAN-India summit where they exchanged an agreement to mutually recognize COVID-19 vaccination certificates and discussed bilateral relations, cooperation in key sectors and people-to-people ties.
Malaysian FM had previously said the unique features of India combined with ASEAN countries can help strengthen the partnership between the two regions.
Addressing the Ministerial Session of Delhi Dialogue, he said both sides will resolve to strengthen and widen strategic partnerships including on the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
India & Malaysia share close relations anchored in vibrant people-to-people linkages, shared history and well-established trade relations. Both countries enjoy robust trade relations with bilateral trade at USD 14.45 billion for the year 2020-21. Cooperation in defence and security has become an important pillar of India-Malaysia bilateral cooperation.
Earlier, in April, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, together with Dato’ Amran Bin Mohamed Zin, Deputy Secretary-General for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia co-chaired the 5th Foreign Office Consultations (bilateral consultations) between India and Malaysia on 12 April 2022 at Putrajaya, Malaysia.