SERI KEMBANGAN: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Malaysia as a close and trusted partner, and underscored the Indian diaspora's pivotal role as a living bridge anchoring the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. He noted that bilateral relations entered a new phase after both leaders elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Anwar's visit to New Delhi in 2024. He added that people-to-people ties continue to underpin India-Malaysia relations. Modi expressed special appreciation to Anwar for personally receiving him upon arrival and accompanying him to the function. Modi also invited Malaysians to visit India.

Source: The Star February 07, 2026 22:04 UTC