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Anwar Ibrahim and Modi Sign Digital, Tourism Deals in India

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 4:58 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Anwar Elevates Ties

Anwar and Modi elevated India-Malaysia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the BRICS visit.
Anwar and Modi signed bilateral agreements on digital technology cooperation and tourism promotion.
Anwar said India-Pakistan disputes could be resolved through peaceful dialogue.
The trip was Anwar’s first visit to India since becoming Malaysia’s prime minister in 2022.
Anwar posted a ‘Bole Chudiyan’ video filmed at a New Delhi hotel, not the BRICS gala venue.

Summary

Anwar Ibrahim Sings

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” at BRICS gala in New Delhi.
The performance was recorded at Bharat Mandapam on September 12, 2026 with a live pianist.
Ibrahim posted the video on X, where it quickly went viral with thousands of likes.
He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit, praising Modi’s popularity.
He breakfasted with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, calling Rahul his “good friend”.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 India-Malaysia forged a Strategic Partnership in Kuala Lumpur, formally deepening diplomatic ties and launching joint economic initiatives. The pact projected US$7.5 billion trade that year, and Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi pledged a 10 percent investment in Indian technology sectors. Likewise, on September 12, 2026 Anwar Ibrahim and Narendra Modi elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the BRICS summit, signing digital-technology and tourism agreements. Each renewal has historically spurred trade growth and cultural exchange, indicating that the 2026 accord will likely boost bilateral commerce and deepen South-Asian supply-chain integration.

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Anwar Elevates Ties

Anwar and Modi elevated India-Malaysia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the BRICS visit.
Anwar and Modi signed bilateral agreements on digital technology cooperation and tourism promotion.
Anwar said India-Pakistan disputes could be resolved through peaceful dialogue.
The trip was Anwar’s first visit to India since becoming Malaysia’s prime minister in 2022.
Anwar posted a ‘Bole Chudiyan’ video filmed at a New Delhi hotel, not the BRICS gala venue.

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