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Modi's Malaysia Visit: Security, Semiconductors & 11 Pacts Forge Stronger Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Malaysia strengthened the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through concrete agreements and announcements. The leaders held extensive talks, resulting in the exchange of 11 documents covering areas from semiconductors and security to disaster management and cultural cooperation. Major initiatives include establishing a new Indian Consulate, a Thiruvalluvar Centre, and cooperation on cross-border payments. Both sides reiterated a firm stance against terrorism and committed to speedy implementation of the partnership.

Key Points: PM Modi Malaysia Visit: Key Outcomes on Security, Semiconductors

  • 11 agreements exchanged
  • Focus on security & semiconductor cooperation
  • New Indian Consulate in Malaysia
  • Cross-border payments system agreed
  • Fight against terrorism reiterated
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From Security to semiconductors: Key Outcomes of PM Modi's Malaysia visit

PM Modi's Malaysia visit yielded 11 agreements on security, semiconductors, and payments. Leaders commit to fighting terrorism with "no double standards".

"no double standards, no compromise - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Kuala Lumpur, February 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day official visit to Malaysia provided strong momentum towards translating the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into tangible outcomes on the ground.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described his discussions with PM Modi as "very vital, very strategic and critical" for advancing bilateral relations. Recalling the elevation of ties in 2024, he said both sides were fully committed to implementing the agreed decisions "in a speedy manner".

PM Modi, in turn, characterised the India-Malaysia relationship as "special", citing shared maritime interests, deep cultural linkages and a common commitment to democratic values. He also reiterated India's firm and uncompromising stand on terrorism, stressing that there should be "no double standards, no compromise".

The two leaders held extensive delegation-level talks in Kuala Lumpur, which culminated in the exchange of 11 documents and a series of key announcements aimed at deepening cooperation across multiple sectors.

The documents exchanged included agreements and understandings on audio-visual co-production, disaster management cooperation, combating and preventing corruption, UN peacekeeping cooperation through an exchange of letters, semiconductor cooperation through an exchange of notes, the International Big Cats Alliance framework agreement, social security cooperation between ESIC and PERKESO, vocational education and training (TVET), security cooperation between the national security councils, health and medicine cooperation, and the 10th Malaysia-India CEO Forum report.

Beyond the signed documents, both sides announced several major initiatives, including the establishment of an Indian Consulate General in Malaysia, the creation of a dedicated Thiruvalluvar Centre at Universiti Malaya, and the institution of Thiruvalluvar Scholarships for Malaysian nationals.

The two countries also agreed on cross-border payments cooperation between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPPL) and Malaysia's PAYNET, and signed an MoU between the University of Cyberjaya and India's Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda.

The visit marked PM Modi's third visit to Malaysia and his first since bilateral ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Thiruvalluvar Centre and scholarships are a beautiful touch! It shows we are exporting our soft power and cultural heritage, not just seeking business deals. Deep cultural linkages matter as much as trade figures.
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Rohit P
PM's firm stand on "no double standards" in terrorism is the most important part for me. Global unity on this is needed. Hope Malaysia takes note and cooperates fully on security matters. The NSC-level agreement is a step in the right direction.
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Sarah B
As an expat in KL, the new Indian Consulate General is fantastic news! The current mission is overburdened. This will make life so much easier for the large Indian community here for visas, attestations, and support. A very practical outcome.
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Vikram M
The cross-border payments MoU with PAYNET is a game-changer for students, tourists, and businesses. UPI-style payments in Malaysia will be so convenient. This is diplomacy that directly benefits the common man. Hope it's implemented quickly.
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Karthik V
While the agreements look impressive on paper, the real test is implementation. We've signed many MoUs in the past that gather dust. Hope both bureaucracies work with speed, as PM Anwar said. The focus should be on execution now.
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Ananya R

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