KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his recent trip to India had achieved its objective, with both countries agreeing to upgrade their relations to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In a statement on his Facebook today, the prime minister said the visit also managed to achieve a trade potential of RM8 billion in the palm oil sector, including palm oil-based products, chemical materials and products, oil and gas, as well as aircraft spare parts.
Anwar added that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had deep and transparent discussions during the visit, and thanked the Indian government as well as the various ministries, government agencies and the High Commissioner for a successful visit.
Anwar arrived in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Monday for a three-day official visit to strengthen the 67-year-old India-Malaysia ties and establish a multi-sectoral cooperation agenda for the future.
Accompanying Anwar on the visit were Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz; Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing; Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo; and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
This was the prime minister's first visit to India after assuming office in November 2022.