Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began a two-day official visit to Malaysia, a trip seen as significant for further strengthening bilateral relations that were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

This is Modi's third visit to Malaysia and his first since the two countries upgraded ties during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's state visit to India last year. The Indian prime minister is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Anwar, focusing on political, economic and defence cooperation.

India and Malaysia formally established diplomatic relations in 1957, with ties steadily expanding over the decades. Relations were upgraded to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership during ...