1.#Sunday 08, February 2O26, 4077. 19:30. /1.#PM received by PM of Malaysia on arrival in Kuala Lumpur: 07 Feb, 2026Print News./2##PM’s address to the Indian Community in Malaysia: 07 Feb, 2026.//3.###PM addresses a community programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 07 Feb, 2026.///4.####Press statement by the PM during the joint press statement with the PM of Malaysia 08 Feb, 2026.////5.#####India – Malaysia Joint Statement on the occasion of the Official visit by PM of India to Malaysia 08 Feb, 2026./////6.######List of Outcomes: Official visit of the PM to Malaysia: 08 Feb, 2026.//////7#######PM’s remarks during delegation-level talks with Malaysian PM, Anwar Ibrahim08 Feb, 2026.///////8.########PM interacts with distinguished members of the Indian diaspora 08 Feb, 2026.////////9.#########
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1.#PM received by PM of Malaysia on arrival in Kuala Lumpur: 07 Feb, 2026Print News./
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VIDEO PM Modi reaches Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PMO India 21.9 lakh subscribers
PM received by PM of Malaysia on arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is visiting Malaysia on 7-8 February 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This is the third visit of Prime Minister to Malaysia since 2015.
In a special gesture, Prime Minister on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur was warmly received by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim along with Malaysian Minister of Human Resources Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni. This was followed by a colorful cultural welcome highlighting the shared heritage of both countries.
The visit seeks to further strengthen the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2024. It reflects India’s strong commitment to strengthening India-Malaysia ties which is a key pillar of our Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific vision and Vision MAHASAGAR.
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2##PM’s address to the Indian Community in Malaysia: 07 Feb, 2026.//
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VIDEO PM Modi attends Indian community programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PMO India 21.9 lakh subscribers 1.2K Share
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His Excellency, Prime Minister अनवर इब्राहिम,
My dear friends, brothers and sisters,
सलामत पतांग!
वणक्कम्!
सुखमाणो?
सत श्री अकाल!
बागुन्नारा?
केम-छो?
The warmth of your greetings reflects the beautiful diversity of our shared culture.
First of all, I thank my dear friend, Prime Minister अनवर इब्राहिम, for joining this community celebration. I also thank him for his very kind words on the scale and future potential of India – Malaysia friendship in his speech just now.
Not just that, Prime Minister came to the airport to welcome me, and he brought me here in his car. Not only his car, but his seat also. These special gestures reflect his love and respect for India and for all of you.
I am grateful for your warm words, hospitality and friendship.
Friends,
We have just seen a record setting cultural performance. More than 800 Dancers in perfect harmony. This performance will be remembered by our people for years to come. I congratulate you. I congratulate all the performers.
Friends,
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I have been friends even before he became Prime Minister. I commend his focus on reforms, his great intellect and able Chairmanship of the ASEAN in 2025.
Last year, I could not visit Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. But I promised my friend that I will come to Malaysia soon. And as promised, I am here.
This is my first foreign visit in 2026. I am delighted to be with you during these festive times. I hope everyone celebrated Sankranti, Pongal and तइ-पूसम् with great joy. Soon, the festival of Shivaratri is coming. In a few days, Ramzan begins and then हरि राया will be celebrated with great devotion. I wish everyone happiness and good health.
Friends,
Malaysia has the second largest Indian-origin community in the world. There is so much that connects Indian and Malaysian hearts. The exhibition that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I saw a short while ago, shows these connections beautifully. You are a living bridge that links us.
You have connected रोटी चनाई with the मलाबार परोट्टा.
Coconut, spices and of course तेह तारिक…
The flavours feel so familiar, whether it is in Kuala Lumpur or Kochi. We understand each other so well. It must be due to the large number of common words between our languages and मलय.
I have heard that Indian movies and music are popular in Malaysia. You all know that Prime Minister अनवर इब्राहीम sings very well. But many Indians back home did not know it. During his last visit, they were pleasantly surprised. Videos of him singing an old Hindi song in India went viral! It is wonderful that he also loves Tamil songs of the legendary MGR.
Friends,
I know that India has a special place in your hearts. I remember very clearly an instance from 2001. When there was an earthquake in my home state of Gujarat, many of you came together to help. I thank you all.
And even long before that, to make India a free country, thousands of your ancestors made great sacrifices. Many of them had never seen India. But they were among the first to join Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army.
In his honour we renamed the Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. I also take this moment to salute the efforts of the Netaji Service Centre and Netaji Welfare Foundation in Malaysia.
Friends,
It is remarkable the way you have preserved traditions over centuries. Recently, I spoke in my monthly radio conversation Mann Ki Baat about you. I shared with 1.4 billion Indians how over 500 schools in Malaysia teach children in Indian languages.
The influence of great saints like तिरुवळ्ळुवर् and स्वामी विवेकानंद can also be felt here. The तइ-पूसम् in बतु caves last week was so divine that it looked like the celebrations at पळनि. Equally grand are the cultural celebrations at श्री वेंकटेश्वरा Temple, बागान दातोह.
I am told that Garba is very popular here. We also deeply cherish the cultural connections with our Sikh brothers who live here. You have carried the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to this day by promoting नाम जपो, किरत करो, वंड छको.
Friends,
We have people from all parts of India here. The threads of cultural unity bind us strongly. Our strength is we understand unity in diversity.
Friends,
Tamil is India’s gift to the world. Tamil literature is eternal and Tamil culture is global. In the same way, Tamil people have also served humanity with their talents. And I proudly say, India’s Vice President, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan ji, Our Foreign Minister Jaishankar ji who is with us today, Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman ji, who has presented our budget nine times. Dr. Murugan, our Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, are all from Tamil Nadu.
In the same way, the members of the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia, are serving the society, in various fields. In fact, The Tamil diaspora has been here for many centuries. Inspired by this history, we are proud to have established the तिरुवळ्ळुवर Chair in the University of मलाया. We will now set up a तिरुवळ्ळुवर Centre to further strengthen our shared heritage.
Friends,
Our relationship with Malaysia is scaling new heights each year. In 2024, during the visit of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to New Delhi, we elevated our ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Today, we walk hand in hand as partners towards progress and prosperity. We celebrate each other’s success just as our own. I was touched by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s good wishes on the historic success of Chandrayaan-3. I agree with you, my dear friend. India’s success is Malaysia’s success, it is Asia’s success.
That is why, I say the guiding word of our relationship is IMPACT. IMPACT means India Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation.
IMPACT on the speed of our relations
IMPACT on the scale of our ambitions
IMPACT for the benefit of our people
Together, we can benefit entire humanity!
Friends,
Indian companies have always been keen to work with Malaysia. It is a privilege that we played a part in creating Malaysia’s first and Asia’s largest insulin manufacturing facility.
Over 100 Indian IT companies operate in Malaysia, generating thousands of jobs. The Malaysia-India Digital Council is paving new pathways for our digital collaboration. I am happy to share with you that India’s UPI will come to Malaysia soon.
Friends,
We share the same blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Across the ocean, we love to visit each other. I invite you all to visit different parts of India.
In the past few years, India has seen unprecedented growth in infrastructure and connectivity. The number of our airports has doubled in a decade. Highways are being built at a record pace. Modern trains like Vande Bharat are getting international acclaim. I encourage more of you to travel and experience Incredible India.
You must also bring your मलय friends with you. Don’t come alone. Because people-to-people connect is the cornerstone of our friendship.
Friends,
When we met in 2015, I spoke to you about India’s potential. Now, I speak to you about India’s performance. In one decade, India has seen a massive transformation.
Then, we were the 11th largest economy in the world. Now, we are knocking on the doors of the Top 3. We are also the world’s fastest growing major economy.
Then, Make in India was a sapling that was just planted. Now, India is the world’s second largest mobile manufacturer. Our defence exports have gone up nearly 30 times since 2014. India has also become the third largest startup hub in the world.
We have built the world’s largest Digital Public Infrastructure and the world’s largest fintech ecosystem. Nearly half of the world’s real-time digital transactions happen in India, thanks to our UPI platform.
While growing fast, we also ensured that our growth is clean and green. For example, in one decade, our solar energy has grown about 40 times.
Friends,
Earlier, India was seen just as a huge market. Now, we are a hub for investment and trade. India is seen as a trusted partner for growth. Whether it is the UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, the EU or USA, countries have trade deals with India. Trust has become India’s strongest currency.
Friends,
India will always embrace you with open arms. That is why we made a historic decision just a few months ago. We extended the OCI card eligibility to Malaysian citizens of Indian origin up to the 6th generation.
We have been supporting the Indian Scholarships Trust Fund. Now, we are also going to give तिरुवळ्ळुवर Scholarships for students to study in India. And we look forward to seeing you in the Know India Program.
You would be happy to know that we will soon be opening a new Consulate of India in Malaysia. This will bring us even closer.
Friends,
1.4 billion Indians want to build a developed India by 2047.
विकसित भारत बनाना है ना ?
विकसित भारत बनाके रहेंगे कि नहीं रहेंगे ?
हम अपने सपनों को साकार करेंगे कि नहीं करेंगे ?
हम सपनों को संकल्प में बदलेंगे कि नहीं बदलेंगे ?
हम संकल्प को सिद्ध करके रहेंगे कि नहीं रहेंगे ?
In this journey, our Pravasi Bharatiyas, the Indian diaspora, is a valuable partner. Whether you were born in Kuala Lumpur or Kolkata, India lives in your hearts. You are an active part of Malaysia’s and India’s progress. You will help realise the vision of prosperous Malaysia and Viksit Bharat.
Jai Hind!
जुम्पा लागी!
मिक्का नण्ड्री!
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VIDEO: PM Modi attends Indian community programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PM addresses a community programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Grateful for the warmth of the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, our diaspora continues to serve as a strong bridge between India and Malaysia: PM
Malaysia has the second-largest Indian-origin community in the world, there is so much that connects Indian and Malaysian hearts: PM
It is remarkable the way you have preserved traditions over centuries, recently, I spoke in my monthly radio conversation, Mann Ki Baat, about you in which I shared with 1.4 billion Indians how over 500 schools in Malaysia teach children in Indian languages: PM
The members of the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia are serving the society in various fields and the Tamil diaspora has been here for many centuries, and inspired by this history, we are proud to have established the Thiruvalluvar Chair in the University of Malaya, we will now set up a Thiruvalluvar Centre to further strengthen our shared heritage: PM
India’s success is Malaysia’s success, it is Asia’s success, that is why I say the guiding word of our relationship is IMPACT, that is India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation: PM
I encourage more of you to travel and experience Incredible India and you must also bring your Malay friends with you because people-to-people contact is the cornerstone of our friendship: PM
India is seen as a trusted partner for growth, whether it is the UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, the EU or USA, countries have trade deals with India, trust has become India’s strongest currency: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a community programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the warmth of the greetings reflected the beautiful diversity of the shared culture. He thanked his dear friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, for joining the community celebration. He noted that the Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, came to the airport to welcome him and brought him to the event in his car. “These special gestures reflected Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s love and respect for India and for the people present”, Shri Modi added.
The Prime Minister said that a record-setting cultural performance with more than 800 dancers performing in perfect harmony would be remembered for years to come and congratulated all the performers. Shri Modi said that he and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had been friends even before he became Prime Minister. He commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s focus on reforms, his great intellect, and his able Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025.
Recalling that he could not visit Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit last year, the Prime Minister said that he had promised to visit Malaysia soon and had fulfilled that promise. He noted that this was his first foreign visit in 2026 and expressed happiness at being with the community during the festive period. The Prime Minister said that he hoped everyone had celebrated Sankranti, Pongal and Thaipusam with great joy. He noted that Shivaratri was approaching, followed by the beginning of Ramzan and the celebration of Hari Raya, and wished everyone happiness and good health.
Shri Modi said that Malaysia has the second-largest Indian-origin community in the world and noted that there is much that connects Indian and Malaysian hearts. Referring to the exhibition he had seen a short while ago, he said that it beautifully depicted these connections. “The Indian-origin community is a living bridge linking the two countries. The cultural connections could be seen in shared traditions and flavours, linking Roti Canai with Malabar Parotta and coconut, spices and Teh Tarik, which feel familiar both in Kuala Lumpur and Kochi”, Shri Modi remarked. Shri Modi highlighted that the people of the two countries understand each other well, possibly due to the large number of common words between their languages and Malay, and have heard that Indian movies and music are popular in Malaysia. Shri Modi noted that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sings very well, and it is wonderful that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also loves Tamil songs of the legendary MGR.
The Prime Minister emphasised that India has a special place in the hearts of the Indian-origin community in Malaysia. Recalling an instance from 2001, he said that when an earthquake struck his home state of Gujarat, many members of the community came together to provide help, and he expressed his gratitude to them. “Thousands of ancestors of the community in Malaysia made great sacrifices to make India a free country. Many of them had never seen India but were among the first to join Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army”, Shri Modi underscored. The Prime Minister said that in honour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia was renamed after him. He also took the opportunity to salute the efforts of the Netaji Service Centre and the Netaji Welfare Foundation in Malaysia.
The Prime Minister reiterated that the Indian-origin community in Malaysia had preserved its traditions over centuries. He recalled mentioning the community in his Mann Ki Baat programme, where he shared that over 500 schools in Malaysia teach children in Indian languages. “The influence of saints such as Thiruvalluvar and Swami Vivekananda is visible in Malaysia, and the recent Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves are divine and comparable to those at Palani”, Shri Modi noted. The Prime Minister said that Garba is popular in Malaysia and added that India deeply cherishes its cultural ties with the Sikh community, which continues to promote the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Shri Modi stated that Tamil is India’s gift to the world, noting that Tamil literature is eternal, Tamil culture is global, and Tamil people have served humanity through their talents. “India’s Vice President Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Murugan are all from Tamil Nadu” Shri Modi underscored.
The Prime Minister said that members of the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia are serving society in various fields and noted that the Tamil diaspora has been present in Malaysia for many centuries. He said that inspired by this history, India had established the Thiruvalluvar Chair at the University of Malaya and would now set up a Thiruvalluvar centre to further strengthen shared heritage.
The Prime Minister said that India–Malaysia relations are scaling new heights each year. Recalling Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to New Delhi in 2024, he noted that bilateral ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He said that the two countries now walk hand in hand as partners towards progress and prosperity and celebrate each other’s successes as their own.
Shri Modi recalled that he was touched by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s good wishes on the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 and agreed that India’s success is Malaysia’s success and Asia’s success. He said that the guiding word of the relationship is IMPACT—India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation—highlighting its impact on the speed of relations, the scale of ambitions, and benefits for the people, adding that both countries can benefit the entire humanity.
The Prime Minister said that Indian companies have always been keen to work with Malaysia, noting India’s role in creating Malaysia’s first and Asia’s largest insulin manufacturing facility. “Over 100 Indian IT companies operate in Malaysia, generating thousands of jobs, and highlighted the Malaysia-India Digital Council as paving new pathways for digital collaboration”, Shri Modi stated. He also announced that India’s UPI system will soon come to Malaysia.
Shri Modi stated that India and Malaysia share the same blue waters of the Indian Ocean and expressed his invitation to all to visit different parts of India. “India’s unprecedented growth in infrastructure, doubling the number of airports in a decade, building highways at record pace, and earning international acclaim for modern trains like the Vande Bharat”, Shri Modi noted. He encouraged more people-to-people visits, including bringing Malaysian friends, as such contact is the cornerstone of the friendship between the two countries.
The Prime Minister said that in the past decade, India has undergone a massive transformation. “From being the 11th largest economy, India is now knocking on the doors of the Top 3 and is the world’s fastest-growing major economy”, Shri Modi highlighted. He noted that Make in India has grown from a sapling to making India the world’s second-largest mobile manufacturer, while defence exports have increased nearly 30 times since 2014. “India has become the third-largest startup hub and built the world’s largest Digital Public Infrastructure and fintech ecosystem, with nearly half of the world’s real-time digital transactions happening through UPI. India’s clean and green growth, noting that solar energy capacity has grown about 40 times in a decade”, Shri Modi emphasised.
The Prime Minister said that India is no longer seen just as a huge market but as a hub for investment and trade, a trusted partner for growth. He added that India has trade deals with the UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, the EU, and the USA, and that trust has become India’s strongest currency.
The Prime Minister said that India will always embrace its diaspora with open arms. He highlighted the historic decision to extend OCI card eligibility to Malaysian citizens of Indian origin up to the 6th generation. Shri Modi reiterated India’s support through the Indian Scholarships Trust Fund and announced the upcoming Thiruvalluvar Scholarships for students to study in India. He also mentioned the Know India Program and the soon-to-be-opened new Consulate of India in Malaysia, which will further strengthen ties.
The Prime Minister said that 1.4 billion Indians aim to build a developed India by 2047, and that the Pravasi Bharatiya community is a valuable partner in this journey. “Whether born in Kuala Lumpur or Kolkata, India lives in the hearts of the diaspora, who are an active part of Malaysia’s and India’s progress and will help realise the vision of prosperous Malaysia and Viksit Bharat”, Shri Modi concluded.
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4,####Press statement by the PM during the joint press statement with the PM of Malaysia: 08 Feb, 2026Print News.////
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VIDEO: PM Modi, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim hold joint press meet in Kuala Lumpur
Press statement by the PM during the joint press statement with the PM of Malaysia
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Your Excellency, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,
Distinguished delegates from both nations,
Friends from the media,
Namaskar!
Selamat pagi!
First of all, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my close friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, for the warm welcome. Last year, I could not visit Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. But I had promised my dear friend that I would come to Malaysia at the earliest opportunity. And today, in my very first foreign visit of the year 2026, I am here in Malaysia.
Friends,
The relationship between India and Malaysia is truly special. We are maritime neighbors. For centuries, our peoples have shared deep and affectionate bonds. Today, Malaysia is the second-largest country in the world with a population of Indian origin. Our civilizations are connected through shared cultural heritage and democratic values.
Friends,
In recent years, our ties have gained new momentum. My friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has played a special role in this progress.
Our cooperation has grown stronger in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Mutual investments have increased in the digital economy, biotechnology, and IT. Tourism and people-to-people ties have deepened further. Inspired by these achievements, today we have resolved to bring unprecedented speed and depth to our partnership.
Friends,
In the field of security, we will strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and maritime security. We will also broaden our defense collaboration.
Alongside AI and digital technologies, we will advance partnerships in semiconductors, health, and food security. The CEO Forum held today has opened new avenues for trade and investment. With strategic trust, we will pave the way for economic transformation.
Friends,
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim graced the gathering with his presence, adding to its prestige. The three million-strong diaspora is a living bridge between our nations and a great source of strength. The steps taken for their welfare provide a human foundation to our relationship.
Measures such as the Social Security Agreement for Indian workers in Malaysia, gratis e-visas for tourism, and the implementation of India’s digital payment interface UPI in Malaysia will make life easier for citizens of both countries. After all, any partnership is truly successful only when its benefits reach the people directly.
Friends,
India and Malaysia are also united by a shared love for the Tamil language. The strong and vibrant presence of Tamil in Malaysia is visible in education, media, and cultural life. I am confident that today’s audio-visual agreement will bring our hearts closer through films and music, especially Tamil cinema.
We are also expanding opportunities for university exchanges, start-up connections, and skill development among our youth. To support our growing ties, we are opening a new consulate in Malaysia.
Friends,
The Indo-Pacific region is emerging as the engine of global growth. We remain committed to development, peace, and stability across the Indo-Pacific in partnership with ASEAN. India accords the highest priority to ASEAN centrality. I once again warmly congratulate Malaysia on its successful ASEAN chairmanship.
With the support of friendly nations like Malaysia, India will further broaden its relations with ASEAN. We agree that the review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) should be completed at the earliest.
Friends,
Today, we also held meaningful discussions on regional and global issues. In this atmosphere of global instability, the growing friendship between India and Malaysia is of immense importance to both nations.
We share the view that reforms in global institutions are necessary to address today’s challenges. We will continue to support all efforts for peace. And our message on terrorism is clear: No double standards. No compromise.
Excellency,
We deeply appreciate your commitment to India–Malaysia relations. Let us work together to realize your vision of a prosperous Malaysia and our resolve for a developed India.
Once again, I sincerely thank you for your friendship, your warm welcome, and your gracious hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you in India.
“Thank you very much.
Jumpa Lagi!
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India – Malaysia Joint Statement on the occasion of the Official visit by PM of India to Malaysia
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At the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, His Excellency, Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, undertook an official visit to Malaysia from 7 to 8 February 2026. The visit reflected the deep-rooted friendship and enduring people-to-people ties, based on civilizational connections between the two countries. It reaffirmed the shared commitment of the two Leaders to further consolidate and expand the India–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957, Malaysia and India have built a partnership based on mutual respect and shared values, which was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in August 2024.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya. The Leaders then held official bilateral meetings on 8 February 2026, reaffirming the CSP. The Prime Ministers held extensive and productive discussions in a warm and cordial atmosphere, covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, energy, agriculture, health, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people contacts, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also hosted an official luncheon in honour of Prime Minister Modi. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening institutional cooperation.
The two Leaders reaffirmed that the deep historical links, millenia old contacts, shared cultural heritage and democratic values, between the two countries and the presence of a vibrant Indian community in Malaysia constitute a unique, strong and enduring foundation for the bilateral relationship, and continue to enrich its multi-dimensional character.
Political Cooperation
The Leaders agreed that regular dialogue and exchanges, including high-level visits, have strengthened mutual understanding and coordination across various areas of bilateral cooperation. They reaffirmed the importance of sustaining engagement on bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest. In this regard, the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) and Joint Commission Meetings (JCM) remain key platforms underpinning Malaysia–India relations.
Guided by their shared commitment to parliamentary democracy, the Leaders encouraged enhanced parliamentary cooperation and exchanges, noting that such engagement has strengthened institutional linkages and deepened mutual understanding. They expressed satisfaction at the recently concluded visit of the Speaker of House of Representatives of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari Abdul, to India for the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) from 13-16 January 2026, in addition to the visit of Indian Parliamentary delegation to Malaysia in September 2025 for the 46th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA); and the visit of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to Malaysia from 31 May – 03 June 2025.
Trade and Investment Cooperation
Recognising India as a vital global economic partner, Malaysia appreciates the growth in bilateral trade. Both Leaders underscored that this partnership is one of mutual value and strategic synergy. In the spirit of balanced cooperation, both Leaders agreed to enhance trade facilitation and explore expanded potential in diverse areas, including semiconductors, digital economy, and industrial collaboration.
The Leaders emphasized the importance of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (MICECA) and the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). Both leaders welcomed the ongoing review of AITIGA to make it mutually beneficial, trade facilitative and relevant to current global trading practices. Both Leaders also appreciated MICECA for its potential for deepening economic relations and encouraged its optimum utilization.
The two Prime Ministers welcomed the growing bilateral investments and encouraged greater cooperation and investments across priority sectors including in Infrastructure, Energy, including Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Healthcare, Digital economy, Fintech, Startups, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitality, Green Technologies and other high value sectors. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s role as a key investment destination for Malaysian companies, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the significant presence of Indian manufacturing and technology firms, which have contributed to high-skilled job creation in Malaysia.
The two Prime Ministers welcomed the convening of the tenth (10th) meeting of the India-Malaysia CEO Forum, in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February 2026. The leaders also noted the outcome document of the CEOs Forum, and expressed hope that the Forum would continue to complement efforts to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries.
Both Prime Ministers appreciated the continued collaboration between Reserve Bank of India and Bank Negara Malaysia to promote usage of local currency settlement in bilateral trade and investments, and encouraged industries on both sides to further facilitate the invoicing and settlement of trade in local currencies, i.e., Indian Rupee and Malaysian Ringgit.
The Leaders acknowledged that connectivity is a key determinant and enabler for enhanced economic cooperation. In this regard, they appreciated the growing air and maritime connectivity between the countries and agreed to strengthen it further.
Food Security and Agri-commodity Cooperation
Both Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in food security and nutrition, particularly in the trade of staple commodities, while respecting each country’s domestic policies. They emphasized the importance of ensuring stable, resilient, and sustainable supply chains to safeguard the food security and nutritional needs of their populations. The Leaders encouraged regular dialogue, information exchange, and collaborative measures to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions in agricultural production and trade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil. In this regard, the Leaders encouraged deeper collaboration in oil palm cultivation. Furthermore, both sides also agreed for collaboration in value chain development of palm oil, including downstream, higher value-added palm-based products. Both sides also agreed for structured engagement on timely resolution of market access matters.
Digital and Financial Cooperation
The Leaders applauded the formalisation of the Malaysia–India Digital Council (MIDC), recognising its potential as a key platform to advance digital cooperation, foster innovation, and explore collaborative projects in areas such as fintech, e-governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and emerging technologies. Both Leaders emphasised that MIDC will serve as a strategic mechanism to strengthen bilateral digital engagement and support the digital transformation agendas of both countries.
The Leaders welcomed the collaboration between NPCI International Limited (NIPL) and PayNet Malaysia to establish bilateral payment linkages. They noted that this integration will significantly enhance the ease of doing business and provide seamless, low-cost remittance and payment solutions for tourists, students, and small businesses, thereby enabling closer economic and people-to-people connectivity between Malaysia and India.
Energy and Semiconductor Cooperation
In the energy sector, the Leaders noted the significant strides made by PETRONAS and Gentari in India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen landscape. In this regard, both Leaders emphasized the vast potential for further collaboration in large scale solar energy initiatives, leveraging Malaysia’s expertise to drive clean energy solutions and achieve mutual net-zero ambitions. Malaysia appreciates India’s initiative in establishing the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
The Leaders acknowledged the strategic importance of the semiconductor industry to the global technology landscape and underlined the mutual benefit of strengthening bilateral synergy in this sector. They emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation to strengthen the semiconductor value chain focusing on technological innovation, workforce development, and supply chain stability to build a resilient and competitive ecosystem. The Prime Ministers commended the cooperation initiatives underway, including cooperation between IIT- Madras Global and Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia and between the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
Defence and Security Cooperation
The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the robust defence relationship between Malaysia and India, underscored by the regular exchanges, visits, staff talks, exercises, training courses and defence industry collaboration. They welcomed the successful outcomes of the Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) and its subcommittees, including the Terms of Reference on establishment of a Strategic Affairs Working Group (SAWG) and Su-30 Forum.
Both Leaders appreciated India’s steadfast engagement in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus framework and welcomed the co-chairmanship with Malaysia of the Counter-Terrorism Working Group for the 2024-2027 term. The Leaders extended an invitation to all ADMM-Plus members to participate in the forthcoming Expert Working Group on Counter Terrorism Table-Top Exercise (EWG CT TTX), co-chaired by India and Malaysia, and scheduled to be hosted by Malaysia in 2026.
The Leaders also took note of the regular participation of their defence delegations and companies in defence exhibitions, including in the Aero India 2025 and Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025).
The Leaders expressed satisfaction at the conduct of the fifth (5th) edition of the India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, Harimau Shakti, between Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army, during 05-18 December 2025, in Rajasthan, India.
The Prime Ministers encouraged the growing maritime cooperation between India and Malaysia, including through regular goodwill and operational deployments. In this regard, they appreciated the visit of INS Sahyadri to Kemaman, Malaysia in October 2025 and of hydrographic vessel INS Sandhayak to Port Klang, Malaysia in July 2025. The leaders also welcomed the regular navy-to-navy interactions between the countries, including under bilateral and multilateral naval exercises such as ‘Samudra Laksamana’, MILAN and ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME).
The Leaders also expressed satisfaction with the establishment of cooperation between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of India under the Inaugural Malaysia-India Security Dialogue, platform to discuss cooperation and mutual assistance on security matters.
The two Prime Ministers unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. They called for zero tolerance of terrorism and for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner. They agreed to counter radicalisation and violent extremism; combat financing of terrorism; prevent use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, through cooperation in information and knowledge sharing, exchange of best practices and capacity building. Recognising the linkages between terrorism and transnational organised crime, the two leaders agreed to cooperate in the area of transnational organised crime, including through sharing of information and best practices. The two Leaders reaffirmed commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism, including in the UN and FATF.
Education and Skill Development
Both Leaders noted the presence of a large number of students in each other’s countries and the ongoing programmes under the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC). They encouraged the two sides to facilitate greater student and faculty exchanges and cooperation between educational institutions. Prime Minister Modi also invited Malaysian students to avail the opportunities offered by India under the ‘Study in India’ Programme.
The Leaders also highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to develop a skilled workforce aligned with the evolving needs of both countries. They encouraged joint initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and exchange programmes to strengthen vocational training, promote employability, and support sustainable economic growth through skill development.
Culture, Tourism and People-to-People
The two Prime Ministers agreed to further streamline the mobility of workers and professionals between the two countries, in view of the strong people-to-people connect.
The Leaders reaffirmed tourism as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation and an important driver of people-to-people ties between Malaysia and India. In this regard, India welcomed Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, whereas Malaysia appreciated the ‘Incredible India’ tourism campaign. Both sides underscored the importance of sustainable and inclusive tourism in supporting economic growth and mutual understanding. Both Leaders expressed their shared commitment to further deepening tourism cooperation and enhancing two-way visitor flows between the two countries.
Acknowledging the vibrant people-to-people ties, the Leaders welcomed the ongoing visa liberalisation, which has bolstered tourist arrivals and business travel.
Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and India in the spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Recognising the continued growth in passenger demand and the importance of enhanced connectivity for tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges, both Governments agreed to further deepen cooperation in the field of civil aviation.
In this context, the Malaysian side proposed to further enhance existing air traffic rights. The Indian side took note of the request.
The two Leaders appreciated the operationalization of the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Indian Studies at the prestigious Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur and welcomed the establishment of Thiruvalluvar Center at Universiti Malaya. Prime Minister Anwar welcomed the announcement of Thiruvalluvar Scholarships for Malaysian nationals.
Healthcare Cooperation
Both Leaders reaffirmed the partnership in Healthcare and Traditional Medicine. Both Leaders committed to exploring health initiatives to address critical medical needs across the region.
Malaysia remains committed to addressing the necessary arrangements to enable the future deployment of Traditional Indian Medicine (TIM) experts to Malaysia under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, and is engaging in active consultations with India. This will facilitate the resumption of TIM services at selected Ministry of Health hospitals, complementing allopathic medicine as we move towards an integrated and holistic model of care.
The Leaders noted the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the area of affordable healthcare and medicine, and welcomed the discussions between both sides on cooperation in the area of drug regulation, recognition of pharmacopoeia and recognition of nursing services.
The two Leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), India and the University of Cyberjaya (UoC), Malaysia in October 2025, which promotes research collaboration, training and academic exchanges in homeopathy.
Cooperation in Sustainable Development
The Leaders underscored their shared dedication to biodiversity conservation, highlighting Malaysia’s role as a founding member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and conserving the big cat species of the world including in Malaysia and India through enhanced bilateral cooperation in areas such as research and development, capacity building, technology transfer and the sharing of best practices.
Recognising the vulnerability of both countries to natural and man-made disasters, the Leaders stressed on the need to strengthen disaster cooperation. This includes sharing of expertise, training of personnel in disaster management and search-and-rescue techniques, and conducting joint exercises. Such efforts will be pursued under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Disaster Management between the National Disaster Management Authorities of both countries. The Leaders acknowledged the importance of relevant regional and international initiatives, including the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), in promoting international cooperation in disaster risk reduction and resilience.
Regional and Multilateral Cooperation
The Leaders exchanged views on pressing regional and global issues. They emphasised the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
Malaysia welcomed India’s 2026 BRICS Chairmanship, while India reaffirmed its commitment in supporting Malaysia’s role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted the aspiration of Malaysia to become a member of BRICS. Both Leaders recognized this cooperation as a strategic milestone toward enhancing a more balanced and representative international order. Both Leaders also shared the view that such engagements provide vital platforms for economies to contribute constructively to equitable global governance and sustainable development.
Both Prime Ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in multilateral fora, including United Nations, and support reforms of international institutions. They pledged to work together to enhance multilateralism, reflective of contemporary realities so as to make international organisations, including the UNSC, more representative. Reflecting the strong spirit of mutual support in multilateral forums, the two Leaders discussed mutual support for various international candidatures. India deeply appreciated Malaysia’s support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UNSC.
Both Leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Combating and Preventing Corruption; MoU on Disaster Management; MoC on Cooperation in promoting Social Security Programs and Activities for Indian citizens as Insured Persons in Malaysia; as well as the Agreement on Audio-Visual Co-Production. The Leaders also witnessed the Exchange of Notes between Malaysia and India on Cooperation in the fields of Semiconductors; Healthcare; National Security; and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In addition, the Leaders noted the Exchange of Letters (EoL) on the renewal of the MoU on United Nations Peacekeeping Cooperation and the ratification by Malaysia of the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).
The two Leaders reiterated their commitment to respecting freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded lawful commerce, based on the principles of international law, as reflected notably in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. The two Leaders urged all parties to resolve disputes through peaceful means in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, including UNCLOS 1982.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed India’s full and consistent support for ASEAN Unity and ASEAN Centrality. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia’s successful Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 and thanked Malaysia and other ASEAN Member States for their support in jointly strengthening ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, rules-based, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Both sides welcomed deepening of efforts to implement the ‘ASEAN-India Joint Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) for Peace, Stability and Prosperity in the Region’ through enhanced cooperation between the AOIP and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), including concrete initiatives towards implementing the AOIP’s areas of cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his profound gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the people of Malaysia for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation during the visit. Prime Minister Modi extended a cordial invitation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to visit India in the near future.
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VIDEO: PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
PM’s remarks during delegation-level talks with Malaysian PM, Anwar Ibrahim
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My friend, Prime Minister, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you. The way my delegation and I were welcomed, and the manner in which you presented the essence of Malaysian life in just a few hours-going beyond traditions and organizing everything so beautifully, will remain etched in my memory forever. For this, I express my deepest appreciation. I have truly experienced what friendship means, its heights and depths, and I am profoundly grateful to you for that.
Excellency,
It is my privilege that, as Prime Minister, I have had the opportunity to visit Malaysia for the third time, and during your tenure, I am meeting you for the fourth time. This in itself reflects the pace and dynamism of our relationship. Over the past years, the momentum and depth our bilateral ties have achieved are truly inspiring. For your invaluable contribution to this, I sincerely thank you. Today, our cooperation spans across agriculture and manufacturing to clean energy and semiconductors. We are also key partners in skill development and capacity building. Our defense and security collaboration continues to grow stronger.
Excellency,
I once again warmly congratulate you on ASEAN’s successful chairmanship. We are confident that with Malaysia’s support, our relations with ASEAN will deepen further and expand in scope.
The true strength of our relationship lies in the people-to-people ties. Nearly three million citizens of Malaysian origin with Indian roots serve as a living bridge between our nations. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with the diaspora alongside you. It was a very special experience. I witnessed the deep respect and affection they hold for you, which filled me with pride. In our fight against terrorism, the support of friendly nations is of immense importance.
Excellency, we firmly believe that the prosperity of India and Malaysia is interconnected. In today’s global environment of instability, as maritime neighbors, it is essential that India and Malaysia harness the full potential of their relationship. The core message of my visit today is crystal clear: India wishes to elevate its partnership with Malaysia to new heights, expanding and deepening cooperation in every sphere. Once again, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you and your entire team for the warm and splendid welcome accorded to me and my delegation.
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VIDEO: LIVE: PM Modi meets Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Malaysia
PM interacts with distinguished members of the Indian diaspora
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VIDEO: PM Modi holds interaction with Malaysian CEOs
PM’s meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia. He met with Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO of PETRONAS; Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad; Dato’ Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad; and Dato Pua Khein Seng, Founder of Phison Electronics.
Prime Minister appreciated the growing B2B connections between India and Malaysia and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story. He mentioned the initiatives and reforms undertaken in India in recent years to promote ease-of-doing-business and create a stable, efficient and predictable business and policy environment. He encouraged businesses in Malaysia to explore the opportunities offered by India, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare, among others. In this regard, Prime Minister commended the convening of the 10th India-Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur on 07 February 2026 and expressed optimism that its deliberations will lead to deepening India-Malaysia trade and investment ties.
The industry leaders appreciated the reforms undertaken by the Government of India towards making a Viksit Bharat, and expressed strong confidence in India’s growth story. They conveyed their keen interest in increasing their business presence in India by expanding their investment portfolios and exploring joint ventures with Indian counterparts.
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JAI HIND
JAI BHARATHAM
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATH KI JAI.
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