Prime Minister Upcoming Visit to Malaysia

Prime Minister visit to Malaysia is aligned with India's 'Mahasagar' vision and its broader Indo-Pacific approach, focusing on implementing initiatives and expanding cooperation.

Key Objectives and Areas of Focus

• Enhancement of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Malaysia, established following Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India.
• Implementation of review recommendations and initiatives launched in 2024, with an emphasis on adding new dimensions to the partnership.

Strategic and Economic Cooperation

• Initiation of a security dialogue between India and Malaysia for the first time.
• Establishment of the Malaysia–India Digital Council through a memorandum of understanding on digital technologies.
• Emerging collaborations in renewable energy, semiconductors, and the startup ecosystem.

Engagement Activities

• The 10th India–Malaysia CEOs’ Forum will occur with participation from approximately 20 Indian CEOs.
• Prime Minister Modi will address an event of the Indian community, attended by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
• Bilateral talks, exchange of MoUs, and joint statements will follow a ceremonial welcome at the Perdana Putra.

Indian Diaspora and Cultural Engagement

• The Indian community in Malaysia plays a significant role, representing a diverse "mini India."
• The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card extension from the fourth to the sixth generation is anticipated.
• Establishment of the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Indian Studies, with further announcements expected.

Future Directions and Expectations

• The elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership reflects potential growth in diverse areas.
• Emphasis on Malaysia's role in India's regional engagement within the broader Indo-Pacific context.
• New initiatives are anticipated to emerge from discussions during the visit.