PM in Malaysia LIVE: India, Malaysia civilisations connected to shared cultural heritage and democratic values, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a press conference on the second day of Modi’s official visit, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on February 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Perdana Putra building in Malaysia on Sunday (February 8, 2026), as part of his ongoing two-day official visit to Malaysia. His meeting with Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim will take ⁠place at his official residence in the administrative capital Putrajaya, where the pair will also witness ⁠the signing of several cooperation agreements in areas including health care, national security and labour, Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry ‌said in a statement on Friday (February 6, 2026).

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India is also seeking to boost defence ties, and was in talks with Malaysia on a potential sale of Dornier aircraft as well as servicing and upgrades to Scorpene-class submarines and Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, ⁠a ministry official said.

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Malaysia’s total trade with India amounted to $18.6 billion last year, comprising exports of palm ⁠oil as well as electrical and electronic goods, while imports from India mainly consisted of agricultural, petroleum and chemical products, according ⁠to government data. (With agency inputs) Follow the live updates here