From the airport, Modi and Ibrahim went to attend a community programme in Kuala Lumpur. They travelled together in the same car to the venue.
Modi waving towards children who had gathered at Kuala Lumpur to welcome him. (Image Courtesy: X/Narendra Modi)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a two-day state visit. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was received by his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, at the airport.
Children holding the national flags of India and Malaysia were lined up to welcome the Prime Minister, whose visit to the Southeast Asian nation is aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties and enhancing the ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ between the two nations.
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“Landed in Kuala Lumpur. Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, at the airport. I look forward to our conversations and to further strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Malaysia,” Modi said.
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From the airport, Modi and Ibrahim went to attend a community programme in Kuala Lumpur. They travelled together in the same car to the venue. Sharing an image, PM Modi wrote, “The two leaders celebrating the India-Malaysia people-to-people connect! PM Anwar Ibrahim and I are heading to the community programme in Kuala Lumpur.”
Ahead of his visit, Modi said that his visit will deepen the defence and security ties between the two nations and will further enhance the economic and innovation partnership.
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This is Modi’s first visit since the elevation of the India-Malaysia bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in August 2024.
“The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years. I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and further enhancing our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” he said in his departure statement.
He further added, “We will aim to deepen our defence and security ties, enhance our economic and innovation partnership, and expand our collaboration into new domains,” he said.
The Prime Minister also expressed his eagerness to meet the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, calling it a “living bridge” between the two nations. “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 between our two nations provide a strong foundation to our historic friendship,” he added.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi and Ibrahim will hold a bilateral meeting and interact with the Indian community members and business leaders.
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