Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], February 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the heat and private rapport shared with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, saying that the latter’s gesture of personally receiving him on the Kuala Lumpur airport following his arrival and sharing a automobile experience mirrored his ‘love and respect for India’.
Addressing the Indian diaspora at a group occasion within the Malaysian capital, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to PM Ibrahim for becoming a member of the celebrations and for his phrases on the way forward for India-Malaysia ties.
‘The heat of your greeting displays the gorgeous range of our shared tradition. Initially, I thank my expensive buddy Anwar Ibrahim for becoming a member of the group celebration. I additionally thank him for his very sort phrases on the dimensions and future potential of India-Malaysia friendship in his speech simply now,’ PM Modi stated.
Highlighting the particular welcome accorded to him, the Prime Minister added, ‘Not simply that, he got here to the airport to welcome me, and he introduced me right here in his automobile. Not solely his automobile but in addition his seat; this particular gesture displays his love and respect for India and for all of you.’
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day go to to Malaysia from February 7 to February 8 on the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart. This marks his third go to to the Southeast Asian nation since 2015.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated the Southeast Asian nation holds a particular place in India’s international coverage and recalled his dedication to go to the nation, noting that he had not been ready to take action for the ASEAN Summit chaired by the nation final yr.
PM Modi additionally famous that this was his first international go to of 2026.
‘Final yr, I couldn’t go to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. However I promised my buddy that I’ll come to Malaysia quickly. As promised, I’m right here. That is my first international go to in 2026,’ the Prime Minister said.
Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Modi was warmly acquired on the Kuala Lumpur airport by PM Ibrahim, together with Malaysian Minister of Human Sources Dato’ Seri R Ramanan and Deputy International Minister Dato’ Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni. His arrival was adopted by a vibrant cultural welcome highlighting the shared heritage of India and Malaysia.
The go to goals to additional strengthen the India-Malaysia Complete Strategic Partnership established in 2024 and deepen cooperation throughout political, financial, cultural, and people-to-people domains. (ANI)
