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title: "Modi meets Malaysian and Ethiopian PMs at BRICS Summit"
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published: "2026-09-12T07:45:32.470Z"
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trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 20
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# Modi meets Malaysian and Ethiopian PMs at BRICS Summit

*Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, and digital economy.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Ministry of External Affairs and Malaysian Foreign Ministry; two independent outlets cited.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reports are clear and hold together; most provide context on BRICS and Ethiopia's membership.
- Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are factual and do not overstate the content of the articles.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in New Delhi.
- The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Discussions with Malaysia covered trade, investment, defence, semiconductors, and the digital economy.
- Discussions with Ethiopia focused on economic cooperation, defence, and security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Malaysia is participating in the summit as a Partner Country, while Ethiopia joined the BRICS grouping in January 2024.

## Disagreements in reporting

Live Mint reported that discussions between Modi and Ibrahim covered bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, defence and security, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism and people-to-people ties. Digests from other outlets mentioned trade, investment, defence, and digital economy as discussion points.

## Omissions

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific areas of cooperation discussed with Malaysia, such as semiconductors and the digital economy, which were detailed in Live Mint's full report. None of the right-rated digests mention Malaysia's participation in the BRICS Summit as a Partner Country.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 20 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 10% (2)
- Centre: 20% (4)
- Right: 70% (14)

37 of 57 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-13T06:52:27.772Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-13T10:00:42.984Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The Hindu's full report stated that both leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in multilateral forums. The Hindu also noted Modi's appreciation for Ethiopia's participation in reinforcing the collective voice of the Global South. The Week's digest mentioned Modi holding bilateral meetings with leaders of the UAE, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports highlighted the meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leaders of Malaysia and Ethiopia. Live Mint's full report detailed discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, covering a range of areas including trade, investment, defence, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism, and people-to-people ties, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Hindu's full report on the meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali mentioned discussions on strengthening their Strategic Partnership, economic cooperation, defence and security, and capacity building. Hindustan Times' digest noted that Ethiopia and Malaysia expressed keenness to deepen defence ties with India.

### Right

- The right-rated reports focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings with the leaders of Malaysia and Ethiopia. Digests from ABP News, Latestly, Times of India, Tribune India, and aninews.in stated that Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali respectively, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Moneycontrol's digest provided details on India's investment footprint in Ethiopia, noting over 675 Indian companies and investments exceeding $6.5 billion. India Today's digest mentioned Modi meeting Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed for bilaterals ahead of the BRICS Summit, with a focus on boosting economic cooperation and strengthening trade.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 13
- high: 5
- unknown: 38
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/pm-ethiopian-counterpart-discuss-defence-trade-283347) — PM, Ethiopian counterpart discuss defence, trade
- [indiandefensenews.in](https://indiandefensenews.in/2026/09/india-strengthens-defence-and.html) — India Strengthens Defence And Semiconductor Ties With Malaysia And Others On BRICS Sidelines
- [ugandanews.net](https://ugandanews.net/news/279302866/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-welcomes-ethiopian-pm-abiy-ahmed-ali-brazilian-foreign-minister-mauro-vieira-at-venue) — BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi welcomes Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at venue
- [brazilsun.com](https://brazilsun.com/news/279302866/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-welcomes-ethiopian-pm-abiy-ahmed-ali-brazilian-foreign-minister-mauro-vieira-at-venue) — BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi welcomes Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at venue
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/modiden-brics-zirvesinde-diplomasi-cikarmasi-4-ulkeyle-kritik-temas-haberi-917753) — Modi's Diplomatic Offensive at the BRICS Summit: Critical Contacts with 4 Countries
- [The CSR Journal](https://thecsrjournal.in/pm-modi-engagement-ethiopia-highlights-security-concerns-bab-el-mandeb) — PM Modi’s Engagement With Ethiopia Highlights Security Concerns at Bab el-Mandeb
- [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/pm-modi-abiy-ahmed-hold-talks-ahead-of-brics-summit) — PM Modi, Abiy Ahmed Hold Talks Ahead Of BRICS Summit
- [organiser.org](https://organiser.org/2026/09/12/380166/world/brics-summit-pm-modi-flags-maritime-security-seafarers-safety-with-iran-president-holds-series-of-bilateral-talks) — BRICS Summit: PM Modi flags maritime security, seafarers safety with Iran President; Holds series of bilateral talks
- [Zoom News](https://zoomnews.in/en/news-detail/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-leaders-of-malaysia-ethiopia-and-uae.html) — PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Leaders Of Malaysia Ethiopia And UAE
- [Outlook India](https://outlookindia.com/national/modis-brics-bilaterals-ethiopia-malaysia-eye-defence-mining-and-semiconductor-ties) — Modi’s BRICS Bilaterals: Ethiopia, Malaysia Eye Defence, Mining And Semiconductor Ties
- [Kosmo Online](https://kosmo.com.my/2026/09/12/malaysia-india-mahu-perkukuh-kerjasama-industri-semikonduktor) — Malaysia, India Want to Strengthen Cooperation in Semiconductor Industry
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/12/malaysia-india-seek-closer-ties-in-semiconductor-sector) — Malaysia, India seek closer ties in semiconductor sector
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/video/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-meets-ethiopia-pm-abiy-ahmed-on-the-sidelines-1157025) — BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi Meets Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed On The Sidelines
- [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/india/brics-summit-2026-india-ethiopia-mining-malaysia-semiconductor-pjs00) — BRICS 2026: Ethiopia Opens Doors to Indian Mining Companies, Talks on Semiconductor with Malaysia
- [आज तक](https://aajtak.in/india/news/story/pm-modi-bilateral-talks-ethiopia-malaysia-vietnam-brics-summit-ntc-apdy-rpti-2641378-2026-09-12) — From Semiconductors to Mining and Missiles, PM Modi Holds a Flurry of Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines of BRICS.
- [Business News This Week](https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/pm-modi-meets-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-in-new-delhi) — PM Modi Meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on Sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
- [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/india/defence-chips-mining-energy-pm-modi-deepens-ties-with-malaysia-ethiopia-uae-vietnam-at-brics-1503637631.html) — Defence, chips, mining, energy: PM Modi deepens ties with Malaysia, Ethiopia, UAE, Vietnam at BRICS
- [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/09/12/primer-ministro-etiope-destaco-dialogo-con-homologo-de-india) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Highlighted Dialogue with India's Counterpart - News Press
- [Malay News- Malaysian newspapers from Kuala Lumpur](https://malay.news/modi-hargai-sokongan-berterusan-malaysia-perkukuh-hubungan-asean-india) — Modi Hargai Sokongan Berterusan Malaysia Perkukuh Hubungan ASEAN-India
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-s-modi-holds-talks-with-malaysian-ethiopian-premiers-un-chief-ahead-of-brics-summit/4054938) — India's Modi Holds Talks with Malaysian, Ethiopian Premiers, UN Chief Ahead of BRICS Summit
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/malaysia-ethiopia-for-stronger-defence-cooperation-with-india-as-pm-meets-leaders) — Malaysia, Ethiopia for stronger defence cooperation with India as PM meets leaders
- [Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly](https://pragativadi.com/ethiopia-malaysia-seek-stronger-defence-business-ties-with-india-after-modi-meetings) — Ethiopia, Malaysia Seek Stronger Defence, Business Ties With India After Modi Meetings
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/india/brics-summit-pm-narendra-modi-meeting-with-malaysia-ethiopia-pm-bilateral-talks-strengthen-global-ties-and-partnerships-3904970.html) — Discussions on Mutual Relations Before the BRICS summit... PM Modi Holds Back-to-Back Meetings in Delhi, Meets Leaders of Three Countries
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-ethiopia-malaysia-pms-pushes-defence-and-investment-ties-3006970) — PM Modi holds talks with Ethiopia, Malaysia PMs; pushes defence and investment ties
- [BERNAMA](https://bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2606317) — 'My Brother' At The Heart Of Diplomacy Between Anwar And Modi
- [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/pm-modi-ethiopian-counterpart-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-strategic-partnership) — PM Modi, Ethiopian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership
- [The Free Press Journal](https://freepressjournal.in/india/pm-modi-meets-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-at-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-discusses-strengthening-bilateral-strategic-ties-watch) — PM Modi Meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim At BRICS Summit In New Delhi, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Strategic Ties
- [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/india/2026/09/12/brics-summit-india-modi-meeting-uae-malaysia-ethiopia.html) — BRICS Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with UAE, Malaysia and Ethiopia leaders
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/world/pm-modi-anwar-ibrahim-meeting-brics-summit-new-delhi-2026-1866392) — PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim At BRICS Summit
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/pm-modi-meets-malaysia-s-ibrahim-ethiopia-s-ahmed-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-xi-jinping-putin-new-delhi-11789191850977.html) — PM Modi meets Malaysia’s Ibrahim, Ethiopia’s Ahmed on sidelines of BRICS Summit
- [The Munsif Daily](https://munsifdaily.com/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-malaysias) — PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/ethiopia-malaysia-eye-strong-defence-business-ties-with-india-after-modi-meet-at-brics-new-delhi-101789192470422.html) — Ethiopia, Malaysia eye strong defence, business ties with India after Modi meet at BRICS
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-prime-minister/article71459260.ece) — PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister
- [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/india/brics-summit-pm-modi-abiy-discuss-india-ethiopia-economic-defence-ties-14028369.html) — BRICS Summit: PM Modi, Abiy discuss India-Ethiopia economic, defence ties
- [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/pm-modi-and-ethiopian-prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-held-a-bilateral-meeting-at-hyderabad-house) — PM Modi and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Hold Bilateral Meeting at Hyderabad House
- [defapress.ir](https://defapress.ir/fa/news/861633/%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%A6%DB%8C%D8%B3-%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D8%B2%D8%B4%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AA%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%BE%DB%8C) — President Pezizkian Meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister
- [inn.ir](https://inn.ir/news/article/166801/%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%A6%DB%8C%D8%B3%E2%80%8C%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%AA%E2%80%8C%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%DB%8C) — President Meets with Malaysian Prime Minister
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-at-hyderabad-house) — PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House - OrissaPOST
- [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-at-hyderabad-house) — PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/a476a117fda96e26) — India's Modi meets Ethiopian PM at BRICS
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/pm-modi-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-hold-bilateral-meet-at-hyderabad-house) — PM Modi, Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali hold bilateral meet at Hyderabad House
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/video/pm-modi-meets-ethiopia-pm-abiy-ahmed-for-bilaterals-ahead-of-brics-summit-ytvd-2992917-2026-09-12) — PM Modi Meets Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed For Bilaterals Ahead Of BRICS Summit
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1393957/%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3-%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D8%B2%D8%B4%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%DB%8C) — Photo of the Meeting Between Doctors and the Malaysian Prime Minister
- [prokerala.com](https://prokerala.com/news/articles/a1811322.html) — PM Modi, Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali hold bilateral meet at Hyderabad House
- [awazthevoice.in](https://awazthevoice.in/world-news/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-pm-abiy-ahmed-67426.html) — PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/pm-modi-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-hold-bilateral-meet-at-hyderabad-house-2140061) — PM Modi, Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali hold bilateral meet at Hyderabad House
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-7600964.html) — PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting with Ethiopian Counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on Sidelines of BRICS Summit
- [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1453867/%D9%BE%D8%B2%D8%B4%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%86%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF) — Pezizkian Meets with Malaysian Prime Minister
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/pm-modi-meets-ethiopias-abiy-ahmed-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-in-delhi/articleshow/134109581.cms) — PM Modi meets Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/pm-modi-meets-ethiopias-abiy-ahmed-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-in-delhi/articleshow/134109581.cms) — PM Modi meets Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit) — PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on sidelines of BRICS Summit - The Tribune
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit20260912102409) — PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on sidelines of BRICS Summit
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/12/pm-modi-ethiopian-counterpart-abiy-ahmed-ali-hold-bilateral-meet-at-hyderabad-house) — PM Modi, Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali hold bilateral meet at Hyderabad House
- [Malaysia Dateline](https://malaysiadateline.com/anwar-akan-bertemu-modi-pemimpin-industri-hari-ini) — Anwar Akan Bertemu Modi, Pemimpin Industri Hari Ini
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/12/anwar-to-meet-modi-leading-indian-companies-on-brics-summit-sidelines-today/234877) — Anwar to meet Modi, leading Indian companies on Brics summit sidelines today
- [tvsarawak.my](https://tvsarawak.my/2026/09/12/anwar-akan-bertemu-modi-pemimpin-industri-hari-ini) — Anwar Akan Bertemu Modi, Pemimpin Industry Hari Ini
- [The Star Kuala Lumpur](https://thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/11/anwar-arrives-in-new-delhi-for-brics-summit) — Anwar arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit

## Questions

**Who did Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet at the BRICS Summit?**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. These meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and the respective countries.

**What was discussed in the meeting with the Malaysian Prime Minister?**

Discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim covered bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, defence, semiconductors, and the digital economy. Malaysia participated in the BRICS Summit as a Partner Country.

**What was discussed in the meeting with the Ethiopian Prime Minister?**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali discussed bilateral cooperation in areas including economic cooperation, defence, and security. Ethiopia joined the BRICS grouping in January 2024.

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