The highlight of the official visit by the Government of India to Malaysia was marked by the exchange of 11 memoranda and notes of understanding, witnessed by myself and PM Narendra Modi, reflecting the agreement of both countries to elevate strategic cooperation across various fields, including:
- Trade & investment
- Semiconductors
- Disaster management
- Wildlife conservation
- Workers’ welfare
- TVET
- Security
- Health
During the joint press conference afterwards, I emphasized that the Malaysia–India relationship is built on long-standing friendship, grounded in trust and mutual respect, and continues to be strengthened for our shared prosperity.
I believe that economic cooperation between the two countries can be further enhanced, including through increased bilateral trade, expanding the use of the ringgit and rupee in investment and trade, as well as accelerating collaboration in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and the digital economy.
Education also remains close to my heart, with a commitment to open more opportunities for student exchanges and cooperation between higher education institutions, while strengthening TVET and talent development that will shape the future generation.
On regional and international issues, I expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Modi’s firm commitment to supporting global peace efforts, including in relation to the situation in West Asia, particularly Gaza, as well as the Ukraine–Russia conflict.
In the spirit of this friendship, I also conveyed Malaysia’s agreement to the opening of an Indian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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Today’s official visit by the Government of India to Malaysia reached a key milestone with the exchange of 11 memoranda and notes of understanding, witnessed by Prime Minister Modi and myself, a clear signal of our shared commitment to deepen strategic cooperation.
At the joint press conference, I expressed confidence that our economic partnership can go further, by expanding bilateral trade, encouraging wider use of the ringgit and rupee in trade and investment, and accelerating collaboration in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, energy and the digital economy.
Education remains central to this relationship. We are committed to expanding student exchanges, strengthening institutional ties, and reinforcing TVET and talent development to prepare the next generation in both countries.
On regional and international developments, I conveyed my appreciation for Prime Minister Modi’s firm support for global peace efforts, including in West Asia, particularly Gaza, as well as in relation to the conflicts involving Ukraine and Russia. In the same spirit, I also expressed Malaysia’s agreement to the opening of an Indian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
: Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia