'Our Ties With Malaysia Scaling New Heights': PM Modi Highlights Shared Values In Kuala Lumpur

Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 16:26 IST

PM Modi highlighted that Malaysia had the second-highest Indian community in the world and placed a particular emphasis on Tamil linkages between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted shared values between India and Malaysia after landing in Kuala Lumpur, emphasising that the relations between the two countries are rising to new heights.

After receiving a warm welcome in Kuala Lumpur, PM Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim shared a car ride on their way to a major diaspora programme. The reception, titled ‘Selamat Datang Modi Ji’, is expected to draw thousands of members of the Indian diaspora, one of the largest overseas communities in Malaysia, and showcases the deep cultural ties between the two nations.

Addressing the event in English, PM Modi said, “Malaysia has the second largest Indian origin community in the world. There is so much that connects Indian and Malaysian hearts… You are the living bridge that links us. You have connected Roti Canai with Malabar Parotta. Coconut, spices, and of course, Teh tarik. The flavours seem so familiar, whether it is in Kuala Lumpur or Kochi."

He also thanked Anwar Ibrahim for a warm welcome and for joining the community celebration, saying his special gesture of a car ride reflects his love and respect for Indians. “Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I have been friends even before he became Prime Minister. I command his focus on reforms," he said.

“This is my first foreign visit in 2026. And I’m delighted to be with you during this festive times. I hope everyone celebrated Sankranti, Pongal and Thaipusam with great joy," he added.

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