Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This meeting marks an important step in strengthening the relationship between India and Malaysia.
The bilateral talks were aimed at deepening the partnership between the two countries across various fields. The official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, shared details of the meeting on X, noting that Modi extended a warm welcome to Ibrahim and that the discussions were productive, focusing on expanding engagement and exploring new areas of collaboration.
Prior to their meeting, Prime Minister Modi welcomed Ibrahim with a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This visit is significant as it is Ibrahim's first state visit to India since taking office. Upon arrival, he was greeted by Union Minister of State V Somanna at the airport.
During his visit, Ibrahim paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at Rajghat and signing the visitor's book. Reflecting on the visit, Ibrahim expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome he received and highlighted the longstanding beneficial relationship between Malaysia and India.
He emphasized that their discussions would focus on enhancing cooperation and exploring additional fields to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
India and Malaysia have shared a strong historical and socio-cultural connection. The bilateral relationship was elevated to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership in 2015 during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Malaysia. This latest meeting is expected to build on that foundation, furthering collaboration in various domains.
