Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Calls PM Modi His Brother During India Visit
New Delhi, India – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a state visit to India, referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his brother and highlighted the importance of further collaboration between Malaysia and India. He described India as an important nation with a great history and culture.
In a joint press statement with PM Modi, Ibrahim said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is my brother. Even when I was not the PM he was very kind…We have agreed to enhance the further comprehensive strategic partnership.”
Earlier, PM Modi announced that India and Malaysia have elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Ibrahim added, “We will reinvigorate this working relationship in all fields…We discuss as true brothers on all issues, sensitive or otherwise, because this is the true meaning of friendship.”
Ibrahim also invited Indian companies to collaborate with Malaysian companies in various fields, including energy transition, digitalization, and food security. He emphasized the need to use both countries’ expertise in the semiconductor area, where Malaysia is considered a hub in Southeast Asia.
During his visit, Ibrahim paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at Delhi’s Rajghat and signed the visitor’s book. He was warmly received by Union Minister of State, V Somanna, at the airport.
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Anwar Ibrahim -: Anwar Ibrahim is the Prime Minister of Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia.
PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership -: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a close and strong relationship between two countries, where they work together on many important issues.
energy transition -: Energy transition means changing from using old types of energy like coal and oil to new, cleaner types like solar and wind power.
digitalization -: Digitalization is the process of using digital technology to change how things are done, making them faster and more efficient.
food security -: Food security means making sure that all people have enough safe and nutritious food to eat.
Mahatma Gandhi -: Mahatma Gandhi was a famous leader in India who helped the country gain independence from British rule using non-violent methods.
Rajghat -: Rajghat is a memorial in Delhi, India, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. It is a place where people go to pay their respects to him.
