India and Malaysia: diplomatic relations from 1957 and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Background
The India-Malaysia joint statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office of India refers to the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957.
It records that the relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
The two sides encouraged optimum utilisation of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, which the statement calls MICECA.
They also welcomed the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement, or AITIGA, to make it more mutually beneficial.
The statement refers to a vibrant Indian community in Malaysia.
Malaysia joined the United Nations in 1957, the same year diplomatic relations with India began.
In plain words
MICECA Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement — The bilateral trade and investment agreement between Malaysia and India.
AITIGA ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement — The goods trade agreement between India and the ASEAN member states.
CSP Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — The highest tier India uses to describe a bilateral relationship.