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Modi Visits Malaysia to Boost Defence Ties and Meet Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, aiming to strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit focuses on deepening defence and security ties, enhancing economic collaboration, and exploring new domains of cooperation. Modi is also eager to meet the nearly three-million-strong Indian community in Malaysia, which acts as a living bridge between the nations. This marks Modi's third visit to Malaysia and the first since relations were elevated to a strategic partnership in 2024.

Key Points: PM Modi Malaysia Visit: Deepen Defence, Security Ties with Anwar

  • Deepen defence & security cooperation
  • Enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Engage 3-million strong Indian diaspora
  • Explore defence sector collaboration
  • Third visit by PM Modi to Malaysia
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"Aim to deepen our defence and security ties," PM Modi says on Malaysia visit

PM Modi visits Malaysia to enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence collaboration and engaging with the 3-million strong Indian diaspora.

"We will aim to deepen our defence and security ties, enhance our economic and innovation partnership - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he is visiting Malaysia at the visit of his 'friend' Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Modi said that India was eyeing for deeper defence and security ties.

"I am embarking on an Official Visit to Malaysia at the invitation of my friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today," his departure statement read.

"The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years. I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and further enhancing our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We will aim to deepen our defence and security ties, enhance our economic and innovation partnership, and expand our collaboration into new domains," the statement said.

PM Modi said he was eager to see the one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world in Malaysia.

"I am also eager to meet the Indian community in Malaysia. Numbering nearly three million, they represent one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world. Their immense contribution to Malaysia's progress and their role as a living bridge between our two nations provides a strong foundation to our historic friendship," his statement said.

The visit will last from February 7-8, wherin the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.

The upcoming visit marks the third visit of PM Modi to Malaysia and the first since bilateral relations were elevated to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" in August 2024, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

India is looking at opportunities for collaboration across the defence sector during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Modi to Malaysia, with the sale of Dornier aircraft, maintenance of Scorpene submarines and SU-30 aircraft, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

During his visit, PM Modi will also interact with the members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia and other business representatives.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting development. As someone who follows geopolitics, India's outreach in Southeast Asia is a smart counterbalance. The Dornier aircraft and submarine maintenance deals could be significant for our defence exports. Hope the economic talks yield concrete results too.
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Priya S
My chacha lives in Kuala Lumpur! So proud that our PM is visiting and acknowledging the contributions of our community there. They truly are a living bridge. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Aman W
Defence ties are good, but I hope the discussions also focus on easier visas and more opportunities for Indian professionals in Malaysia. That would be a real win for people-to-people connections.
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Karthik V
While strengthening international partnerships is important, I respectfully hope there is equal focus and transparency on domestic defence manufacturing and self-reliance (Atmanirbharta). These deals should ultimately benefit our own industrial base.
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Nisha Z
Malaysia is a key partner in ASEAN. This visit is timely. The 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' needs to move beyond statements to actual projects that create jobs in both countries. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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