India-Asean ties: Malaysia backs swift trade pact with New Delhi; calls partnership a ‘force for stability’

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted ASEAN’s partnership with India as a driver of stability and prosperity, with both sides aiming to finalize the AITIGA trade pact this year. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to ASEAN’s central role in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing their shared vision for global stability and development.