Last Updated on September 12, 2026 11:20 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr Goyal said that during the meeting both sides reviewed the India-Malaysia economic partnership and discussed ways to boost two-way trade and investment, improve market access, and strengthen supply chain linkages in areas of complementary strengths. He said that India remains committed to working closely with Malaysia, bilaterally and within the India-ASEAN framework, to unlock the full potential of trade and economic relationship.

The Minister also met the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and exchanged views on strengthening the rules-based multilateral trading system and the road ahead for WTO reform. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of ensuring that development concerns and the interests of the Global South remain an integral part of the multilateral agenda. Mr Goyal also stated India’s commitment to a fair, inclusive and equitable trading system that serves the interests of all members.