Prime Minister Modi landed at the Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on a two-day official visit.
Upon his touch down, he was recieved by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who greeted him with a hug. A huge contingent from the Indian diaspora in Malaysia was present at the airport to welcome
PM Modi. School children holding Indian and Malaysian flags waived them as the
PM and the Malaysian Prime Minister walked down the red carpet. The two Prime Ministers were then seen shared the same car as they drove towards the official hotel.
Earlier in the day,
PM Modi said that his visit to Malaysia was at the invite by his ‘friend’ Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. PM Modi further went on to say that India was eyeing for deeper defence and security ties. And that the historic ties amid India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years. He looks forward to his discussions with PM Anwar Ibrahim, and further enhancing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
In a statement he said that will aim to intensify defence and security ties, enhance economic and innovation alliance, and expand collaboration into new domains. He further went on to say that he was eager to see the one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world in Malaysia and also to meet the Indian community in Malaysia. Numbering nearly three million, they represent one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world. Their immense contribution to Malaysia’s progress and their role as a living bridge amid two nations provides a strong foundation to historic friendship.
Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.
The upcoming visit marks the third visit of PM Modi to Malaysia and the first since bilateral relations were elevated to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” in August 2024, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Ex-Maha minister Anees Majeed Ahmed
India looks at opportunities for collaboration across the defence sector amidst the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Modi to Malaysia, with the sale of Dornier aircraft, maintenance of Scorpene submarines and SU-30 aircraft. This was revealed by the Ministry of External Affairs. In the midst of his visit, PM Modi will also interact with the members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia and other business representatives.
News Edit KV Raman
