Jun Sarkar, Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly engaged with the head of government and prominent members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia on Saturday, sharing heartfelt conversations with ministers, parliamentarians, senators, and senior veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj.
“Had an excellent meeting with PM Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana earlier today. India and Malaysia are maritime neighbours who have always enjoyed a close friendship. We reviewed developmental cooperation in sectors like trade, infrastructure, energy, IT, biotechnology and more. We also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of security, defence, AI, digital technologies and semiconductors,” PM Modi stated in an X post, followed by the meeting.
In a meaningful dialogue during his state visit to the ASEAN nation, PM Modi connected with influential leaders of Indian origin, including Malaysia’s Digital Minister Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Human Resources Minister Ramnan Ramakrishnan, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tuan M. Kulasegaran, and Deputy Minister for National Unity Tuan R. Yuneswaran, among other notable names.
Speaking on Indian diaspora’s contributions to Malaysia’s development and progress, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Indian community plays a pivotal role in fortifying India-Malaysia relations. Diaspora Indian leaders, in turn, lauded Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in bolstering the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Malaysia, while expressing support for his vision and initiatives driving India’s transformation.
On this occasion, the diaspora leaders expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for measures taken to enhance the welfare of the Indian community in Malaysia. These initiatives encompass the decision to open India’s first consulate in Malaysia, the announcement of the Thiruvalluvar Centre at the University of Malaya, the launch of Thiruvalluvar Scholarships, the extension of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card eligibility to the sixth generation for persons of Indian origin residing in Malaysia, and the replenishment of 3 million Malaysian Ringgit into the Indian Scholarship Trust Fund for the benefit of Malaysian Indian students.
Prime Minister Modi also called on Jeyaraj Raja Rao, a senior member of the Azad Hind Fauj’s Balak Sena, and Rathakrishnan, President of the Netaji Welfare Foundation. He conveyed profound reverence for the unparalleled courage and sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA) and its valiant soldiers, reiterating India’s commitment to realizing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s dream of a strong and modern India.
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