Kuala Lumpur, February 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for India on Sunday after concluding a two-day visit to Malaysia, during which he held extensive talks with his counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on strengthening defence and security ties.
"A memorable visit concludes! Following a successful visit to Malaysia, marked by special warmth and hospitality and rooted in our close cultural ties, Prime Minister @narendramodi has departed for India. The visit yielded significant outcomes that will substantially strengthen India-Malaysia ties," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on social media.
Several important bilateral documents, including on security cooperation, UN peacekeeping, semiconductors, health and medicine, disaster management, combating corruption, audio-visual co-production, vocational education and social security for Indian workers, were exchanged during the visit.
Following his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim, Modi said that India and Malaysia share a "special relationship", and both sides are committed to expanding their ties in various sectors.
Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of security, defence, AI, digital technologies and semiconductors.
Earlier in the day, Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.
The Prime Minister also met with veteran of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj), Jeyaraj Raja Rao, in Kuala Lumpur, and conveyed the gratitude of all Indians for the INA's extraordinary courage, legacy, and sacrifice.
He also met with Malaysian Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Senators of Indian origin in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated their active role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
On Saturday, Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at an event where he hailed the community for serving as a living bridge between India and Malaysia. He also announced a new consulate in the archipelago nation and the Thiruvalluvar Scholarship to enable students to study in India.
Modi said that India is seen as a "trusted partner for growth", and this was reflected in the recent trade deals it has agreed with various countries, including the UK, USA, and the EU.
Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to a grand red-carpet reception, with Ibrahim receiving him at the airport, signalling a new momentum in the bilateral relations.
