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PM Modi visits Malaysia, vows stronger ties and no compromise on terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Malaysia on February 7-8, 2026, for bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirming the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership elevated in 2024. Discussions covered trade, defense, security, and regional issues, with multiple MoUs exchanged.[2][3][4]
Why It Matters
The visit strengthens India-Malaysia strategic ties amid regional security challenges, boosts trade and investment, and underscores India's firm stance against terrorism in bilateral cooperation.[1][2][4]
Timeline
6 Events
Official luncheon hosted
8 February 2026
PM Anwar Ibrahim hosted official luncheon in honor of PM Modi.[2]
Exchange of MoUs and agreements
8 February 2026
PMs witnessed exchange of MoUs on corruption prevention, disaster management, audio-visual production, labor; and notes on semiconductors, healthcare, security, TVET, UN peacekeeping, and IBCA framework.[2][4]
Official welcoming ceremony and bilateral meeting
8 February 2026
PM Modi received official welcome at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya. Leaders held bilateral talks on defense, security, trade, terrorism, and regional issues, reaffirming no compromise on terrorism.[2][4]
PM Modi arrives in Malaysia for official visit
7 February 2026
PM Modi undertook official visit to Malaysia at invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim, marking his third visit and first since 2024 partnership elevation.[1][2][5]
India-Malaysia CEO Forum convenes
7 February 2026
The 10th India-Malaysia CEO Forum met in Kuala Lumpur to discuss trade and investment relations.[4]
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim visits India, elevates ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
20 August 2024
PM Anwar Ibrahim visited India for bilateral talks with PM Modi, elevating India-Malaysia relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions included trade, defense, security, and people-to-people ties.[3]