Prime Minister Modi will visit Malaysia from February 7-8 to strengthen bilateral ties, engage with the Indian diaspora, and explore cooperation in trade, defence, technology, and culture, marking the first visit since upgrading relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Third Visit Since Strategic Partnership Upgrade
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia from February 7 to 8, following an invitation from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This marks Modi’s third official trip to Malaysia and his first since India and Malaysia elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim to review the progress of India-Malaysia relations and explore new avenues for collaboration. The discussions will cover trade, investment, defence, security, maritime cooperation, digital technology, finance, energy, healthcare, education, culture, tourism, and more.
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PM Modi is also scheduled to meet members of the 2.9 million-strong Indian diaspora in Malaysia—the third largest Indian community worldwide—along with industry and business representatives, highlighting the importance of people-to-people and economic ties.
India and Malaysia share long-standing historical, cultural, and civilisational links, which form the foundation of their growing relationship. The visit will provide a platform to further strengthen this multi-dimensional partnership across multiple sectors.
