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.
Leaders Modi and Anwar elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

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)
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.