PM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad
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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.
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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.