During his two-day visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Modi spoke about his previous intention to visit the country, explaining that his absence was due to commitments at the ASEAN Summit. He expressed his apologies for not being able to visit earlier but reiterated a promise made to his Malaysian counterpart that he would come soon. This visit is part of strengthening ties between India and Malaysia, which have historically shared a strong relationship, focusing on trade, culture, and political cooperation.