Chennai, May 23:
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a telephonic conversation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, congratulating him on assuming office and referring to him as a “friend,” signalling a warm personal rapport between the two leaders.
During the call, Anwar informed Vijay that he would visit India in September to attend the BRICS Summit, where he is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that he may also make a brief visit to Tamil Nadu if time permits.
The Malaysian leader reiterated his congratulations to Vijay for taking on what he described as a “great responsibility” in leading the people of Tamil Nadu. He also expressed confidence that Vijay would govern effectively and work towards the state’s future development.
This marks the second interaction between the two leaders within a short span, underlining growing engagement following Vijay’s recent swearing-in as Chief Minister on May 10 after the TVK’s electoral victory.
Anwar also highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Malaysia and Tamil Nadu, particularly given the significant Tamil-speaking population in Malaysia, and conveyed his interest in strengthening cooperation with the state leadership going forward.