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Anwar and Putin discuss direct flights, palm oil exports in New Delhi
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a roughly 20-minute bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hotel ITC Maurya in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit. Talks focused on opening direct flights, visa-free travel, boosting Malaysian palm oil exports to Russia, and a special mechanism to speed up bilateral agreements. Anwar also conveyed greetings from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and renewed the King's invitation for a state visit to Malaysia.
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Anwar conveys King's regards to Putin in New Delhi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim conveyed warm regards from Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Friday. Anwar also reiterated Sultan Ibrahim's invitation to Putin to make a state visit to Malaysia. Sultan Ibrahim has visited Russia three times, including a state visit in August 2025 and a visit to Moscow in May for Victory Day celebrations.
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Anwar and Zahid trade Gen Z jabs as PM heads to BRICS
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted on social media that he had arrived in New Delhi to represent Malaysia at the BRICS summit, ending his message with the slang word 'Slayyy' and a nail-polish emoji. Hours earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had used the term 'guru' to criticise Anwar's policies at the Umno general assembly, while also urging young members to 'slay' and 'flex'.
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Anwar arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Russia's Vladimir Putin, Modi and several other leaders, and to deliver a national statement at the summit's opening session.
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Putin meets Modi in New Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of the BRICS Summit starting Saturday. The Kremlin confirmed the talks took place at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre, without disclosing the outcome. Putin is also scheduled to meet several other leaders including Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Anwar departs for New Delhi to attend BRICS summit, expected to meet Putin
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has departed for New Delhi, India to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit. He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of India, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia, before continuing an official visit to Male, Maldives.
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Anwar scheduled to meet Ethiopian PM on sidelines of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet his Ethiopian counterpart, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting aims to strengthen Malaysia-Ethiopia economic and diplomatic ties, including the reopening of the embassy in Addis Ababa in September 2025. Anwar is also set to meet the leaders of India, Russia, Iran and Kazakhstan during the visit.
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Anwar visits New Delhi for BRICS, set to meet Indian industry captains
Malaysia approved 293 manufacturing projects with Indian participation worth US$2.95 billion as of June 2026, with 180 already implemented. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leading Indian industry figures during a working visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit from 11 September. Malaysian companies such as IJM, Gentari, Eversendai and SMH Rail continue to expand their presence in India.
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Anwar to bring 'Humanity First' framework to BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Malaysia will present its position based on the 'Humanity First' framework at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, held on 13 September at Bharat Mandapam. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to be in India from 11 to 14 September 2026, including bilateral meetings and a visit to Keralam. Malaysia's acting High Commissioner to India said BRICS participation offers economic opportunities for Malaysia.
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Anwar visits India 11-15 Sept, trade and investment in focus
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a five-day working visit to India from 11 to 15 September, meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. The visit aims to strengthen Malaysia-India trade and investment ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM79.6 billion in 2025.
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Perak woman held in New Delhi with 15kg cannabis in luggage
A 22-year-old Malaysian woman from Perak was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sept 4 after Delhi Customs found 15kg of cannabis hidden in 30 packages in her trolley bag. Bukit Aman's narcotics director said she had flown from KLIA on Batik Air flight OD205 and is being held by Delhi Customs pending trial under India's narcotics law. She has a prior drug-related record under Section 15 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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New Delhi ramps up security for BRICS Summit with Anwar among leaders expected
New Delhi is deploying about 25,000 security personnel and tightening traffic protocols around Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is among the leaders expected, alongside Putin, Xi Jinping and others. India chairs this year's summit, which focuses on economic cooperation and trade reform.