Modi Concludes Malaysia Visit, Signs 11 Agreements

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to Malaysia on February 8, 2026, where he met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to advance bilateral ties elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024. The discussions in Putrajaya focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, technology, and cultural exchanges, resulting in the signing of 11 agreements.

Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on February 7 at the invitation of Anwar, who personally greeted him at the airport alongside Malaysian Minister of Human Resources Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni. The welcome included a red-carpet ceremony with traditional music and cultural performances highlighting the shared heritage between the two nations. The next day, Modi received a ceremonial guard of honor at Perdana Putra, the prime minister's office complex.

During delegation-level talks at Anwar's official residence in Seri Perdana, the leaders reviewed progress in their partnership and identified new areas for collaboration. They emphasized deepening ties in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, fintech,...