PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a four-eyed meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Seri Perdana Complex today.
He arrived at Seri Perdana at 9.35am and was welcomed by Anwar. This was followed by a welcoming cultural performance in honour of the visiting foreign dignitary.
Modi has been on a two-day official visit since yesterday, at Anwar's invitation. Following the bilateral meeting, both leaders proceeded to a delegation meeting.
Among the Cabinet ministers present were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
Also present were Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, who is also the minister in attendance during the visit, and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
The meetings focused on further strengthening the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), with discussions covering cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, labour, tourism, connectivity, agriculture, and education, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Several memoranda of understanding (MOU) will be exchanged following the talks, reflecting both countries' shared commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest.
There will also be MOUs signed to combat and prevent corruption, to set standards for training, certification, and watchkeeping for seafarers, and for disaster management.
Other additional documents include an agreement on audio-visual production, a Memorandum of Collaboration in the field of labour, Exchanges of Notes covering semiconductors, healthcare, national security, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training, an Exchange of Letters on United Nations peacekeeping cooperation, as well as the submission of the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).
Following the MOU exchange, Anwar and Modi are expected to address a joint press conference, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and advancing collaboration for mutual benefit.
This is Modi's third visit to Malaysia and the first since Malaysia and India elevated bilateral relations to a CSP in August 2024.
