Modi's visit to Malaysia

Torana Gate in Little India opens new vistas

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 - by India Writes Network

KUALA LUMPUR: In a symbolic gesture, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Mod, along with his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak, jointly inaugurated Toran Gate at Little India in Kuala Lumpur, which is …

India, Malaysia enhance strategic ties: Focus on cyber security, counter-terror cooperation

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 - by Manish Chand

India and Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouse, have enhanced their strategic partnership by signing three pacts, including a crucial pact on cyber security, and decided to expand scale up their infrastructure and economic ties by envisaging a more proactive role for Kuala Lumpur in India’s development journey.

Malaysia, truly Asia: Modi hails Indian community in Malaysia

November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 - by India Writes Network

Receiving a rockstar reception once again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thrilled the Indian diaspora with his oratory. Addressing a 15,000 strong Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur Mr Modi spoke about the diversity of Malaysia and the contribution of Indians to Malaysia. Mr Modi paid homage to India’s freedom fighters and soldiers who fought for India during ‘World War II’.

Act East: Why Modi’s visit to Malaysia and Singapore matters

November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 - by India Writes Network

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on his first substantive bilateral visit to Southeast Asia. In addition to participating in the 13th ASEAN-India Summit and 10th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Kuala Lumpur (KL) on November 21-22, he will also have bilateral visits to Malaysia and Singapore (Nov 23-24).

India unveils $1 billion soft loan for ASEAN projects

November 21, 2015November 21, 2015 - by India Writes Network

Taking its partnership with ASEAN to new heights, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a line of credit of $1 billion to promote connectivity projects between India and ASEAN and focused on enhancing security cooperation to deal with the scourge of terrorism.

Chasing an Asian Century, PM Modi set to galvanise India-ASEAN ties

November 21, 2015November 21, 2015 - by Manish Chand

Selamat Pagi. Chasing the dream of a rainbow Asian Century, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in his special aircraft at Bunga Raya airport in Kuala Lumpur on November 21 to begin a three-day visit to Malaysia that is set to galvanise the country’s newly-christened Act East policy and open up new pathways of cooperation with this economically vibrant and strategic region.