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    Home / News / World News / PM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad
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    PM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad

    PM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad

    By Garima Bora
    May 31, 2018
    11:03 am

    What's the story

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in his office at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital.

    "The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening our strategic partnership. PM congratulated Dr. Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

    Here's more.

    Discussions ahead

    Modi to discuss aspects related to India-Malaysia cooperation

    92-two-year-old Mahathir was sworn in as Malaysia's PM on May 10 after leading the opposition alliance to a stunning election victory over the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which had ruled Malaysia since 1957.

    The PMO said that Modi will be discussing aspects relating to India-Malaysia cooperation with Mahathir.

    "Malaysia is a strategic partner and a priority country in our Act East Policy," Kumar said.

    Next stop: Singapore

    Modi will now visit Singapore

    The Prime Minister had announced in New Delhi that on his way to Singapore, he will make a brief halt in Malaysia to meet the new PM Mahathir and also congratulate the new Malaysian leadership.

    From Kuala Lumpur, PM Modi will leave for Singapore where he will deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual security meet, tomorrow.

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