Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Malaysia on February 7-8 at the invitation of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. This visit marks Modi’s third trip to Malaysia and the first since the bilateral relationship was upgraded to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in August 2024. During the visit, PM Modi will engage in bilateral discussions with his Malaysian counterpart and meet with the Indian community, industry representatives, and business leaders.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Malaysia, emphasizing the significant Indian diaspora in Malaysia. The visit aims to review and enhance various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment, defense, security, maritime cooperation, technology, energy, healthcare, education, culture, and tourism. The 10th India-Malaysia CEO Forum will also take place during the Prime Minister’s visit.
Last October, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Haji Hasan during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur to discuss bilateral cooperation progress. The meeting also addressed the situation in Myanmar, with Malaysia hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit under its chairship. Prime Minister Modi’s participation in regional summits and dialogues underscores India’s commitment to ASEAN unity and cooperation.
