Modi & Ibrahim focus on Asean-India FTA review

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Malaysian PM Anwar bin Ibrahim, emphasizing the swift conclusion of the Asean-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) review. This discussion occurred amidst Asean's unease following remarks by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Both leaders also explored establishing an IIT in Malaysia.