Anwar meets India Grand Mufti in Kerala
KOZHIKODE, India: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met prominent Sunni Muslim cleric and Grand Mufti of India Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad at Jamia Markaz here, as Malaysia seeks to deepen religious, educational and economic ties with southern India.
Kozhikode, India - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Grand Mufti of India, in Kozhikode, Malaysia, as part of efforts to strengthen religious, educational, and economic ties with southern India. The meeting at Jamia Markaz was described as fruitful by Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad. Anwar received a warm welcome from Kanthapuram A.P.
Aboobacker Musliyar, another prominent Sunni Muslim cleric, at the Markaz. Following the meeting, Anwar attended a dinner with influential figures from various sectors, including religious, political, social, cultural, and business. He then visited the Madavoor C.M. Valiyullah Dargah, a significant pilgrimage site in South India.
Anwar's visit to Kozhikode was part of his broader working visit to India, which included participating in the BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi. The prime minister's maiden visit to Kerala as Prime Minister is seen as a significant step in strengthening Malaysia-India relations, particularly with the southern Indian states. During his stay, Anwar is expected to explore opportunities in trade, tourism, investment, healthcare, and education, as well as hold business engagements with Indian industry players and corporate figures.
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