India, Malaysia to boost partnership in defence

India and Malaysia today held their maiden security dialogue, reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation in security, defence and maritime domains. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Malaysia’s Director General of the National Security Council Raja Dato’ Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin.

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According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides agreed to deepen collaboration in counter-terrorism, deradicalisation, cybersecurity, defence industry and maritime security. They also discussed enhancing cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. During the discussions, both sides exchanged views on the global and regional security environment.