New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for a two-day official visit to Malaysia, with a packed agenda aimed at deepening strategic cooperation and strengthening economic and technological partnerships between the two nations.
In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said his discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would focus on expanding collaboration in defence and security, boosting economic and innovation linkages, and exploring cooperation in emerging sectors of mutual interest.
PM Modi begins his two-day visit to Malaysia.
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A highlight of the visit will be Modi’s participation in a major community outreach event — “Selamat Datang Modi Ji” — scheduled in Kuala Lumpur this evening. Nearly 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora are expected to attend the gathering, underscoring the strong cultural and social bonds shared by the two countries.
The programme will be jointly addressed by both leaders, reflecting what officials describe as the growing warmth and depth of bilateral relations. Modi noted that the Indian community in Malaysia acts as a “living bridge” between the two nations and continues to play a vital role in sustaining their historic friendship.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that India and Malaysia share a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in deep historical and cultural ties. He added that the Prime Minister’s visit carries a wide-ranging agenda and is expected to provide fresh momentum to the evolving partnership.
The visit is seen as another step in consolidating India’s outreach in Southeast Asia while reinforcing diplomatic, economic and people-to-people connections with Malaysia.
