We want to take relations to a new level; PM Modi thanks Malaysia for exceptional welcome
On the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, he received a formal welcome with a Guard of Honour at the Perdana Putra Building in Malaysia. Several agreements were signed between the two countries during this time.
PM Modi Malaysia Visit: Today (February 8) is the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Malaysia. He held delegation-level talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur. Earlier, PM Modi was formally welcomed with a Guard of Honour. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was also present at the ceremony held at the Perdana Putra Building.
#WATCH कुआलालंपुर, मलेशिया: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का पेरदाना पुत्र भवन में औपचारिक स्वागत और गार्ड ऑफ ऑनर हुआ।
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Several agreements signed between India and Malaysia
On the second day of PM Modi's visit, Memorandums of Understanding were exchanged between India and Malaysia in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, "We have established excellent relations. Thank you and your team for this. We have discussed some issues of concern. I think our teams need to address them. We look forward to greater cooperation in all areas. This visit is also very important for me personally."
#WATCH | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Exchange of MoUs take place between India and Malaysia in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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PM Modi openly praised the welcome
During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to Malaysia for the warm welcome. He said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. In these few hours, you have beautifully presented Malaysian life, going beyond traditional customs, and the excellent way you have organized everything... it will always remain in our memories. For this, I express my heartfelt and special thanks."
#WATCH | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, our cooperation is deepening in every sector, from agriculture and manufacturing to clean energy and semiconductors. We are also important partners in skill development and capacity building. Our defence… https://t.co/Y1N6KOQHR1 pic.twitter.com/vAPuMRXuQj
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In the meeting, he said that today, our cooperation is deepening in every sector, from agriculture and manufacturing to clean energy and semiconductors. We are also partners in skill development and capacity building. Our cooperation in the field of defense and security is also continuously strengthening. We are confident that with Malaysia's cooperation, our relations with ASEAN will become even deeper and broader. The true strength of our relationship lies in our people-to-people ties. The nearly 3 million Malaysians of Indian origin are a living bridge between our two countries.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Saturday (February 7) for a two-day visit. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Malaysia. This is Prime Minister Modi's third visit to Malaysia.
