Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05am on 12 Sep 2026,Saturday India Global
India held separate high-level discussions with Ethiopia and Malaysia on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Following meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both countries indicated interest in expanding cooperation with India, particularly in defence and business. The discussions reflect India’s broader effort to deepen strategic and economic partnerships with countries participating in the BRICS framework. Ethiopia is looking to strengthen defence cooperation, while Malaysia sees opportunities for greater business and economic engagement. The meetings also underline India’s push to expand trade, investment and strategic partnerships amid changing global geopolitical and economic conditions. (PC: Reuters)
