New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 7 and 8 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the MEA said on Thursday.

The visit will be PM Modi's third to Malaysia and his first after the state visit of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to India in 2024.. It comes within 18 months of India and Malaysia elevating their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

India's National Payments Corporation (NPCI) is expected to sign an agreement on digital payments during the visit, which is likely to be among the key outcomes.

Asked about controversial preacher Zakir Naik, officials said the issue would be discussed during the visit and that India would continue to pursue the matt...