PM Anwar to meet Modi, Putin and other leaders during Brics Summit in New Delhi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi to engage in bilateral meetings with global leaders including Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin. The visit aims to strengthen economic cooperation and advocate for the interests of the Global South.
Why it matters
Malaysia's participation as a BRICS partner highlights the country's strategic effort to expand its economic influence and trade partnerships within a major emerging-market bloc.
NEW DELHI, Sept 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to engage in high-level bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his working visit to the Indian capital for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend.
“Besides Modi and Putin, the Prime Minister will also meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Summit.
“These are confirmed bilateral meetings; there could be more provided both parties can agree on the timing,” Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy High Commissioner, Sharifah Ezneeda Wafa told Malaysian media ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival on Sept 11 here.
Malaysia is participating in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as a BRICS Partner Country.
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