<h1>India-Malaysia Economic Cooperation Talks to Start in January 2008, Aiming to Boost Trade and Investment Opportunities.</h1> Negotiations for an India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) are set to begin in January 2008, as announced by the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry. This follows recommendations from a Joint Study Group, which highlighted significant potential for trade in goods, services, and investment between the two countries. The bilateral trade increased from $2.2 billion in 2002-03 to $6.6 billion in 2006-07. Malaysia is the 23rd largest foreign investor in India, with investments in sectors like LPG, power, and construction. The seminar aims to update business communities on trade opportunities and explore further cooperation.