Delhi | Feb 7,2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
PM Modi Begins Two-Day Malaysia Visit:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a significant step in strengthening India-Malaysia relations. The visit comes at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and aims to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties while injecting fresh momentum into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
The visit underscores the growing importance of Malaysia in India’s Act East Policy and its broader engagement with the ASEAN region.
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Focus on Trade, Technology and Energy Cooperation
India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, stated that discussions will centre on enhancing cooperation in key sectors including trade and economy, emerging technologies, energy, and education.
Both sides are expected to explore new areas of collaboration that align with evolving regional and global priorities. Bilateral trade between India and Malaysia stood at approximately USD 20 billion in 2023–24, with scope for further expansion.
ASEAN India Economic Council (AIEC) Chairman Ramesh Kodammal noted that the visit presents an important opportunity to elevate business and economic engagement between the two countries, while also strengthening broader India-ASEAN ties.
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Diaspora Outreach: ‘Selamat Datang Modi Ji’ Event
A major highlight of the visit will be Prime Minister Modi’s engagement with the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, one of the largest overseas Indian communities in the region.
A large community event titled ‘Selamat Datang Modi Ji’ is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur. The event will feature cultural performances and is expected to witness significant participation. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim are set to jointly address the gathering, reflecting the growing warmth in bilateral relations.
Members of the Indian community have expressed enthusiasm, with one recalling the Prime Minister’s previous visit nearly a decade ago and describing the return as a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to nurturing strong cultural and diplomatic ties.
Delegation-Level Talks and MoUs Expected
The visit will include delegation-level talks between the two sides, followed by the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Sunday. These agreements are expected to cover multiple sectors and further institutionalise cooperation frameworks.
With trade, strategic engagement, security cooperation and people-to-people exchanges on the agenda, the two-day visit is poised to deepen India-Malaysia ties at both governmental and community levels.
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