Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Visits India

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is on a three-day state visit to India, marking his first trip as Prime Minister. He was warmly welcomed by Indian PM Narendra Modi and participated in a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, followed by paying tribute at Raj Ghat. The visit aims to strengthen the Enhanced Strategic Partnership established in 2015 and explore multi-sectoral cooperation, including a significant agreement on the recruitment of Indian workers. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Ibrahim's guidance in enhancing bilateral ties. This visit is seen as a pivotal moment to reset relations following tensions under the previous Malaysian administration and to bolster economic ties, especially in palm oil trade. Analysts view this visit as a critical step for Malaysia amidst the changing dynamics of US-China relations and its growing foreign policy engagement with India.