General : Anwarâs Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties
From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's rendition of Kishore Kumar's classic song "Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat" gained traction in India during his visit to the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit. The 92-second video, which drew positive reactions online, marked a moment of soft diplomacy, highlighting Malaysia-India ties. Anwar's visit focused on strengthening diplomacy, investment, and economic cooperation, while also addressing regional issues and advocating for a fairer global financial system.
He discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Middle East, and haze from forest fires in Indonesia. At the summit, Anwar met with numerous world leaders, emphasizing unity in stopping bloodshed and achieving a lasting solution. He called for a fairer global financing system, urging countries not to choose between honoring debts and meeting their obligations to their citizens.
During his stay in India, Anwar was awarded the inaugural Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation Excellence Award and urged the Muslim world to embrace AI and modern technology while preserving their values.
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