Trust Is India’s Strongest Currency’: PM Modi Highlights Global Confidence During Malaysia Visit

Malaysia | 7 Feb 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has emerged as a “trusted partner for growth” on the global stage, pointing to recent trade agreements with major economies like the United States, the United Kingdom and what he described as the “mother of all deals” with the European Union. He made these remarks after arriving in Kuala Lumpur for a two-day visit to Malaysia, underlining how trust has become central to India’s international engagements. Addressing a community programme, PM Modi said, “Trust has become India’s strongest currency,” adding that India’s growing global partnerships clearly reflect this confidence. He noted that strong and reliable ties have helped India secure key trade deals across regions, strengthening economic cooperation and opening new opportunities for growth. The Prime Minister also praised the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, calling it a living bridge between the two nations. With nearly three million people of Indian origin living in Malaysia most of them of Tamil heritage he announced the opening of a new Indian consulate to further support the community and deepen people-to-people ties. During his speech, PM Modi spoke warmly about Tamil culture and language, saying, “Tamil is India’s gift to the world.” He described Tamil literature as eternal and global, and mentioned leaders like Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union ministers S Jaishankar and Nirmala Sitharaman as examples of how Tamil people have “served humanity with their talents.” He also highlighted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s love for Tamil songs, especially those of legendary actor-politician M G Ramachandran, adding a cultural touch to the diplomatic visit. ‘Trust Is India’s Strongest Currency’: PM Modi Highlights Global Confidence During Malaysia Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is now seen as a “trusted partner for growth” across the world, a trust that is clearly reflected in recent trade deals with the United States, the United Kingdom and the “mother of all deals” with the European Union. He made these remarks in Kuala Lumpur during his two-day visit to Malaysia. Speaking at a community event, PM Modi said, “Trust has become India’s strongest currency,” stressing that strong and reliable partnerships have helped India expand its global trade and economic presence. He said this growing confidence in India is opening new doors for cooperation with many countries. The Prime Minister also highlighted the role of the Indian community in Malaysia, calling it a living bridge between the two nations. With nearly three million people of Indian origin living in Malaysia, he announced the opening of a new Indian consulate to strengthen ties and support the diaspora. Talking about culture, PM Modi praised the Tamil language, saying, “Tamil is India’s gift to the world.” He described Tamil literature as eternal and global, and said Tamil people have “served humanity with their talents.” He also mentioned Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s love for Tamil songs, adding warmth to the diplomatic visit.