Prime Minister Narendra Modi Engages with Malaysian CEOs to Boost India’s Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged with top industry leaders from Malaysia, acknowledging their keen interest in India’s flourishing economy.
During the interaction, Modi expressed his appreciation for the expanding business-to-business connections between India and Malaysia, highlighting the Malaysian companies’ strong enthusiasm for India’s growth trajectory, as per a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Among the notable figures Modi met were Tengku Muhammad Taufik, Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, and Pua Khein Seng.
Modi and Tengku Muhammad Taufik discussed enhancing energy partnerships, focusing on renewable and clean fuel opportunities such as green hydrogen and green ammonia.
Notably, PETRONAS, with a significant presence in India for over 30 years, has diversified interests in LNG, petrochemicals, and emerging green energy solutions.
Vincent Tan Chee Yioun expressed interest in expanding Berjaya’s presence in India’s dynamic service and consumer sectors, while Pua Khein Seng highlighted Phison’s aspirations to engage in India’s rapidly growing tech and innovation ecosystem.
Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir emphasized India’s economic transformation and its attractiveness as a high-potential investment market.
Modi showcased India’s recent initiatives and reforms aimed at facilitating business operations and ensuring a stable and predictable business environment.
He urged Malaysian businesses to explore opportunities in India, particularly in infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare.
The industry leaders commended India’s reform measures and expressed confidence in the country’s growth prospects, showcasing a keen interest in expanding their business footprint in India through investments and potential collaborations.
Furthermore, Modi engaged with CEOs from both India and Malaysia, highlighting the positive outcomes of the 10th India-Malaysia CEO Forum held in Kuala Lumpur and expressing optimism for strengthened trade and investment ties between the two nations.
