- JCM between Malaysia’s Zambry Abdul Kadir and India‘s S Jaishankar is scheduled for November 6-7.
- Malaysia plays a critical role in India’s strategy for handling security challenges in the Indian Ocean.
- During the visit, the Malaysian minister will also have a meeting with the Indian vice president.
The Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between Malaysia’s Zambry Abdul Kadir and India’s S Jaishankar is scheduled for November 6-7 and represents a major diplomatic encounter between the two countries.
In light of China‘s assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region, the talks center on methods to improve defense and strategic alliances.
Indo-Pacific Security
Because control of the Strait of Malaya is essential to controlling this vital waterway, Malaysia plays a critical role in India’s strategy for handling security challenges in the Indian Ocean. As a key component of its Act East Policy, New Delhi sees its relations with Kuala Lumpur as crucial.
China’s proposed “national map,” which corresponds with those of India, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam, has been dismissed by Malaysia, which has rejected China’s territorial claims.
Given that the visit is occurring during ongoing conflicts in other parts of the world, such as the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine war, it is noteworthy. An opportunity to evaluate the Enhanced Strategic Partnership’s advancement in several areas, such as politics, trade, investment, tourism, security, defense, health, science and technology, culture, and people-to-people ties, is presented by the JCM meeting.
During the visit, the Malaysian minister will also have a meeting with the Indian vice president.Previous interactions earlier in the year have demonstrated both countries’ shared commitment to promoting security and peace in the Indo-Pacific.
These talks are expected to improve bilateral ties and contribute to regional stability in an important area of the world by offering insights into the region’s changing dynamics.
