<h1>Indian Prime Minister and Malaysian leader strengthen bilateral ties during BRICS Summit discussions</h1> The Indian Prime Minister met with his Malaysian counterpart during the BRICS Summit to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The leaders reviewed progress in India-Malaysia ties since the Malaysian leader's August 2024 state visit, focusing on trade, investment, defense, education, healthcare, and tourism. The Indian PM thanked Malaysia for condemning a recent terror attack and appreciated their support on mutual concerns. They discussed multilateral cooperation and regional security. The Indian leader congratulated Malaysia on its ASEAN chairmanship and welcomed continued support for the ASEAN-India partnership, including expediting the free trade agreement review.