Kuala lumpur: India will further strengthen its partnership with Malaysia, particularly in the digital economy and semiconductor sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. He noted the key role played by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries, saying that cooperation across several strategic sectors has gained strong momentum. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Modi stated that Anwar has been instrumental in the growth of collaboration between the two nations. He highlighted robust partnerships in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, with significant progress in mutual investments driven by cooperation in the digital economy, biotechnology, and information technology. Modi emphasized the strengthening of tourism and people-to-people exchanges, with both countries agreeing to further elevate their partnership. Meanwhile, Anwar, who also serves as Malaysia's Finance Minister, projected that Malaysia-India bilateral trade is expected to expand beyond the US$18.59 billion recorded last year. Malaysia's exports amounted to RM52.3 billion (US$12.24 billion) and imports totalled RM27.19 billion (US$6.35 billion) in 2025. Key export items include palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products, as well as electrical and electronic products, while imports mainly consisted of agricultural, petroleum, and chemical products.