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Union Minister Pabitra Margherita engaged with Malaysian business leaders to strengthen economic cooperation. She visited a renowned batik center, highlighting its potential for Indo-Malaysian cultural collaboration. Margherita held strategic talks with Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister to advance bilateral ties. The visit also included participation in a major ASEAN tourism event to boost regional connectivity.

Key Points: MoS Margherita Boosts India-Malaysia Trade and Cultural Ties

  • Margherita meets CIIM and MIBC to boost economic ties
  • Explores batik handicraft collaboration in Kuala Lumpur
  • Discusses India-Malaysia Strategic Partnership with Deputy FM
  • Attends MATTA Fair to promote ASEAN-India tourism
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MoS Margherita interacts with leading business community in Malaysia

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita engages with Malaysian business leaders, explores batik collaboration, and strengthens bilateral ties during Kuala Lumpur visit.

"Tradition meets contemporary style in Batik, which has a unique place in the textile art in Malaysia. - Pabitra Margherita"

Kuala Lumpur, April 19

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the leading business community in Malaysia, led by a Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) and Malaysia-India Business Council (MIBC).

Margherita said on Friday that these two communities represent the economic engagement between India and Malaysia.

In a post on X , Margherita said, "Delighted to interact with the leading Business Community in Malaysia led by Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) and Malaysia-India Business Council (MIBC). CIIM and MIBC together represent the strong and growing business and economic engagement between India and Malaysia."

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Earlier in the day, Margherita visited JadiBatek, one of the largest batik handicraft center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Margherita called batik, a prominent textile art, an area of immense potential for collaboration to further promote shared art works between India and Malaysia.

In a post on X, he said, "Just visited Jadibatek showroom, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The colors, craft, and culture in each piece is true art in motion! Tradition meets contemporary style in Batik, which has a unique place in the textile art in Malaysia. Impressed by the exquisite Batik art works, an area of immense potential for collaboration to further promote shared art works between India and Malaysia."

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Margherita held talks with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin. Margherita said that the bilateral meeting focused on the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

In a post on X, he said, "Had a productive discussion with H.E. Datuk Mohamad Alamin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia. We explored ways to take forward the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and realise the shared vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister H.E. Anwar Ibrahim in strengthening our bilateral ties across various sectors. Also exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest."

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that Margherita will be leading a delegation to participate in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair on April 18-19 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025.

- ANI

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Anita R.
Wonderful to see our ministers promoting cultural and economic ties! The batik collaboration sounds especially exciting 🎨. More of these exchanges please!
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the engagement, I hope these discussions translate to concrete business opportunities for SMEs, not just large corporations. The real economic impact comes when smaller businesses benefit too.
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Sneha P.
Batik art is absolutely stunning! Would love to see an India-Malaysia textile exhibition showcasing both countries' traditional fabrics. The colors and patterns would be amazing together!
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Vikram J.
Great initiative! Malaysia has been a strong partner for India in ASEAN. The tourism exchange program is particularly smart - more people-to-people connections will strengthen ties.
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Priya M.
The photos from the batik center look incredible! Does anyone know if these artworks will be available for purchase in India? Would love to support this cultural exchange 💕

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