Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed ways to deepen trade and people-to-people ties with industry leaders and representatives of the nearly three-million-strong Indian diaspora, including ministers, MPs and Azad Hind Fauz veterans in Malaysia.
PM Modi met CEOs in MalaysiaAmong the industry leaders who met Modi were Petronas CEO and President Muhammad Tawfiq, Berjaya Corporation founder Vincent Tan Chee Yoon, Khazanah National Berhad managing director Amirul Faisal Wan Zahir and Phison Electronics founder Khein Seng.
Modi appreciated the growing business and trade links between India and Malaysia and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian economy. He highlighted initiatives and reforms in India to improve the ease of doing business and create a stable, efficient, and predictable business and policy environment.
He encouraged Malaysian businesses to explore opportunities in India, particularly in infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI and healthcare. He hoped that discussions at the India-Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday would deepen trade and investment ties.
Industry leaders have expressed interest in expanding their presence in India by exploring investment expansion and joint ventures.
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In a meeting with diaspora representatives, Modi highlighted the contribution of the Indian community to Malaysia’s progress and development and strengthening bilateral ties. Community leaders included Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo; Minister of Human Resources, Ramanan Ramakrishnan; M. Kulasegaran, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office; and National Unity Deputy Minister R Yuneswaran.
Diaspora leaders thanked Modi for supporting the Indian community, including the decision to open the first consulate, the announcement of the Thiruvalluvar Center at Universiti Malaya and the extension of OCI card eligibility to the sixth generation of Indian origin.
In a meeting with Jayaraj Raja Rao, a Balak Sena veteran of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army), and Mr. Rathakrishnan, president of the Netaji Welfare Foundation, Modi expressed appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of the INA. He reiterated the Government of India’s commitment to Netaji’s vision for a strong, modern India.
