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International 13 September 2026 · Event date: 12 September 2026

Prime Minister meets with the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Malaysian Prime Minister H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 September 2026. The leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across areas like trade, defence, and semiconductors, and discussed regional and global issues. Malaysia also concurred with establishing a Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Why It Matters

Questions from this press release could appear in competitive exams regarding high-level international meetings, bilateral agreements such as the Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, and India-Malaysia partnership developments.

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In Simple Words

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on September 12, 2026, during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Malaysia's participation as a Partner Country in the summit.

Both leaders reviewed progress on trade, defence, infrastructure, and other sectors following Modi's February 2026 visit to Malaysia. They also agreed to establish an Indian Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and reaffirmed their commitment to the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key Points

  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Malaysian Prime Minister H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on 12 September 2026.
  • The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
  • Malaysia participated in the BRICS Summit as a Partner Country.
  • Leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation including trade, defence, semiconductors, infrastructure, digital economy, energy, fintech, education, tourism, and people-to-people ties.
  • Malaysia concurred with the establishment of a Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
  • Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia's support in strengthening ASEAN-India relations.
  • Leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
  • Both expressed commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Exam Angle

Country involved
Malaysia
Event
18th BRICS Summit
Date of meeting
12 September 2026
New Consulate location
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

A. 18th BRICS Summit

Source: Press Information Bureau

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