Ethiopia, Malaysia eye strong defence, business ties with India after Modi meet at BRICS
India is strengthening its defense and business ties with Ethiopia and Malaysia following bilateral meetings at the BRICS summit. The discussions focused on joint training, equipment procurement, and technology, reflecting India's broader strategy to expand its defense exports to the Global South.
Why it matters
This shift signals India's growing influence as a defense supplier and strategic partner for emerging economies, diversifying global security alliances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meetings with the leaders of Ethiopia and Malaysia on Saturday put India’s relations with the two countries on a new trajectory, with defence cooperation, investment and emerging technologies emerging as key areas of discussion, government sources said.Both Ethiopia and Malaysia expressed keenness to deepen defence cooperation with India, including through joint personnel training and procurement of defence equipment from Indian companies, the sources said.The discussions come as India seeks to expand its defence partnerships and exports, particularly among countries in the Global South. A growing number of nations have shown interest in Indian-made military platforms, missiles, artillery systems, radars and aircraft in recent years. Follow BRICS Summit live updates here.
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