PUTRAJAYA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Seri Perdana Complex on Sunday (Feb 8) for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Modi arrived at 9.35am and was greeted with a cultural performance.
The two leaders are expected to review Malaysia–India ties and explore deeper cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, labour, tourism, connectivity, agriculture and education.
The discussion will also include regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Following the meeting, both leaders will witness the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) related to various sectors including on combating and preventing corruption; standards of training; certification and watchkeeping for seafarers; and disaster management; an Agreement on audio-visual production; a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) in the field of labour, the Exchange of Notes (EoN) in the fields of semiconductors; healthcare; national security; and vocational education and training (TVET), the Exchange of Letters (EoL) on United Nations peacekeeping cooperation; and the submission of the Framework Agreement on International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).
Both leaders are expected to have a closed-door meeting involving only the two of them.
Anwar will also host an official luncheon in honour of Modi.
The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and foster enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual benefit, building upon the strong foundation of friendship since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957, and the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
In 2025, total trade between Malaysia and India reached RM79.49 bil (USD18.59 bil). Malaysia’s total exports to India amounted to RM52.30bil (USD12.24bil) and total imports amounted RM27.19bil (USD6.35bil).
