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India–Malaysia Joint Statement after PM’s visit

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: India–Malaysia Joint Statement after PM's visit (GS2 · International relations, 8 February 2026)

What happened

  • The PM made an official visit to Malaysia from 7 to 8 February 2026 at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim; a Joint Statement was issued [PIB].

Background

  • Malaysia is a key ASEAN partner and has a large Indian-origin community.

Why it matters

  • The visit fits Act East policy and the review of the ASEAN–India goods agreement (AITIGA).

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-08): the PM made an official visit to Malaysia from 7 to 8 February 2026 at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim; a Joint Statement was issued.
  2. The visit fits Act East policy and the review of the ASEAN–India goods agreement (AITIGA).
Quotable data point

The PM made an official visit to Malaysia from 7 to 8 February 2026 at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim.

PIB: PMO: India–Malaysia Joint Statement, 8 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: India–ASEAN.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Malaysian PM

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Visit dates

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Grouping both belong to (with ASEAN)

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: PMO: India–Malaysia Joint Statement, 8 Feb 2026

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