Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Malaysia highlights expanding India–Malaysia relations following their elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia for two days, marking his third visit and first after bilateral ties were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

• During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim covering the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.

• The visit includes interactions with the Indian diaspora, business leaders, and participation in the 10th India–Malaysia CEO Forum.

• MEA stated India and Malaysia share deep historical, civilisational, and cultural bonds reinforced by a 2.9 million-strong Indian diaspora in Malaysia.

• Bilateral cooperation spans trade, investment, defence, maritime security, digital finance, energy, healthcare, education, culture, and tourism sectors.

• Secretary (East) P Kumaran said the visit reflects India’s strong commitment within 1.5 years of elevating ties in August 2024.

• The visit is expected to further strengthen India’s engagement with the ASEAN region and regional economic integration.

• Malaysia is India’s third-largest trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade valued at approximately USD 20 billion.