Ministry of External Affairs informed in a press release, “During the security dialogue both sides exchanged views on the global and regional security environment and reviewed on-going bilateral cooperation in the security, defence and maritime fields. The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in counter terrorism and deradicalization; cyber security; defence industry; and maritime security. They also explored ways to enhance cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. It was agreed to institutionalise the dialogue by holding annual meetings.”
MEA further informed, “The dialogue is an outcome of the visit of H.E. Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to India in August 2024 at the invitation of H.E. Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi. During this visit India- Malaysia bilateral ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and both leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral security cooperation.”
