Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meetings with the leaders of Ethiopia and Malaysia on Saturday pushed India’s ties with the two countries onto a broader strategic and economic trajectory, with defence cooperation, investment and new-age industries emerging as key areas of engagement, government sources told ET.
During discussions on the sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026, both Ethiopia and Malaysia expressed interest to deepen defence cooperation with India, with discussions covering joint training of military personnel as well as opportunities for defence procurement from Indian companies.
