India and Malaysia to upgrade ties after talks on trade, defense

Leaders Modi and Anwar elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial reception inside India's Presidential Palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Aug. 20. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)

KIRAN SHARMA and NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writers

NEW DELHI/KUALA LUMPUR -- India and Malaysia agreed Tuesday to elevate their ties as relations "pick up speed and energy," after leadership talks focused on boosting trade and defense cooperation.

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