External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Haji Hasan on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
The meetings took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysia is hosting leaders as the current chair of the regional bloc.
Mr Jaishankar conveyed “warm greetings” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mr Luxon and welcomed his commitment to advancing India–New Zealand cooperation and supporting a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” The Hindu reported.
Describing his talks with Malaysia’s Foreign Minister as “warm,” Mr Jaishankar said both sides reviewed progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on the situation in Myanmar. He also extended best wishes for the successful conduct of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits.
A day earlier, Mr Jaishankar held discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, emphasising the importance of strengthening bilateral and people-to-people ties, reported The Hindu.
The 11-member ASEAN bloc remains a key platform for India’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, alongside dialogue partners including the U.S., China, Japan, and Australia.
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