PM Modi embarks on 2-day visit to Malaysia; Both countries to focus on advancing cooperation in defence, security & economic linkages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, shortly on a two-day official visit.

The visit comes at a crucial time as India and Malaysia continue to deepen engagement under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, elevated in 2024. This is Prime Minister Modi’s third official visit to Malaysia and his first since the upgradation of bilateral ties.

In his departure statement, the Prime Minister has said that discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will focus on advancing cooperation in defence and security, strengthening economic and innovation linkages, and expanding collaboration in emerging areas of mutual interest.

Later this evening, Prime Minister Modi will attend a community reception titled “Selamat Datang Modi Ji” in Kuala Lumpur, where around 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora are expected to participate.

The event will be jointly addressed by Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reflecting the growing warmth in bilateral relations.

Highlighting the role of the Indian community, the Prime Minister said that the diaspora serves as a living bridge between the two nations and remains a strong pillar of their historic friendship.

Delegation-level talks and one-to-one bilateral meetings are scheduled for tomorrow, during which several memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed.

Akashvani correspondent reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Kuala Lumpur shortly and will head straight to the MINES Exhibition and Convention Centre, where he will attend a major diaspora event. I’m present at the convention centre, and the atmosphere is already buzzing.

People from all walks of life have begun arriving in large numbers, eager to listen to Prime Minister Modi. Cultural troupes are making their final preparations, and the excitement is clearly building.

This is expected to be a massive event, underlining the deep cultural connection between the Indian and Malaysian communities.

As Prime Minister Modi has often said, the diaspora is a living bridge between the two countries – and this gathering will be a live showcase of that bond.

The diplomatic engagements, including bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, are scheduled for tomorrow as part of the two-day official visit. Durgesh Bhadauria, Akashvani News, Kuala Lumpur