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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim lands in Kerala for second leg of India visit
✍️ NST Online
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:16 AM
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Kerala on Thursday, marking the second phase of his official visit to India after the BRICS summit.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim touched down in Kerala on Thursday, continuing his two‑day working visit to India that began with meetings in New Delhi after the BRICS summit. The delegation is scheduled to meet Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and senior state officials to discuss trade, investment and cooperation in sectors such as tourism, renewable energy and information technology.
The Kerala leg focuses on deepening economic ties, with both sides expected to explore opportunities for Malaysian investments in the state's manufacturing and logistics hubs. Officials also plan to review joint initiatives in education and skill development, aiming to boost people‑to‑people contacts.
Anwar's visit comes at a time when India is seeking to expand its engagement with Southeast Asian partners. The meetings are expected to culminate in a joint statement highlighting shared interests and outlining concrete steps for future collaboration.
The Kerala leg focuses on deepening economic ties, with both sides expected to explore opportunities for Malaysian investments in the state's manufacturing and logistics hubs. Officials also plan to review joint initiatives in education and skill development, aiming to boost people‑to‑people contacts.
Anwar's visit comes at a time when India is seeking to expand its engagement with Southeast Asian partners. The meetings are expected to culminate in a joint statement highlighting shared interests and outlining concrete steps for future collaboration.