Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on February 7 for a two-day official visit and was welcomed at the airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with a warm embrace. A large crowd from the Indian diaspora turned out to greet him, and schoolchildren waving Indian and Malaysian flags lined the red carpet as the two leaders walked in together. The prime ministers later rode in the same car to the official hotel.
In a departure statement, Modi said he was travelling at the invitation of his friend Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and emphasised India’s interest in strengthening defence and security cooperation with Malaysia. He said the two countries have made steady progress in recent years and that he looks forward to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding economic and innovation ties, and exploring new areas of collaboration.
Modi also expressed eagerness to meet Malaysia’s Indian community, which he noted numbers nearly three million and is among the world’s largest Indian diasporas. He described the community as a living bridge between the two nations and praised its contribution to Malaysia’s development.
The visit, scheduled for February 7–8, will include bilateral talks between Prime Ministers Modi and Anwar Ibrahim. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this is Modi’s third visit to Malaysia and his first since bilateral relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
Officials say India is exploring defence-sector cooperation during the visit, including potential sale of Dornier aircraft and support for maintenance of Scorpene submarines and SU-30 fighter jets. Modi is also set to meet members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia and representatives of the business community.
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