PM Modi departs for Malaysia for two day visit
New Delhi, February 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his visit to Malaysia which will take place over the next two days. The PM 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.
Malaysia has a 2.9 million-strong Indian diaspora, the third-largest in the world, and the second-largest PIO community (2.75 million). Malaysia is an important partner for India in the ASEAN and in the Indo-Pacific region and a key pillar in India's Act East Policy.
The Torana Gate, situated at Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur is a gift from India to Malaysia as a mark of continued friendship between the two countries. The Torana Gate was inaugurated jointly by Narendra Modi, PM of India and Najib Razak, the then PM of Malaysia on November 23, 2015.
India-Malaysia diplomatic ties were elevated to the status of 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during the visit of Anwar Ibrahim to India from 19-21 August 2024. The bilateral relationship was earlier elevated to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' in 2015 when PM Narendra Modi visited Malaysia. Diplomatic relations between the countries were established in 1957.PM Modi had also met Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the margins of BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on July 6, 2025. PM Modi also participated virtually in the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit convened in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. The two Prime Ministers also interacted over a telephone call on October 22, 2025.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see our PM engaging with the large Indian diaspora. Our brothers and sisters in Malaysia are a living bridge between our cultures. Hope the talks lead to more opportunities for Indian professionals there.
While international diplomacy is important, I hope there is equal focus on pressing domestic issues back home. These visits are necessary, but the benefits must trickle down to the common man.
The Torana Gate is such a beautiful symbol of friendship. It's great to see India's soft power and cultural connections being strengthened alongside strategic partnerships. More of this, please!
Defence exports like the Dornier aircraft are a game-changer for 'Make in India'. This visit should seal deals that position India as a reliable defence partner in the Indo-Pacific. A strong foreign policy is key for a rising India.
Malaysia is a key partner in the region. Hope the talks also cover trade, especially for our agricultural and tech sectors. The diaspora connection is our biggest asset there.
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