Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23 -- Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday confirmed that PM Narendra Modi would not be travelling to Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Asean Summit, but attend it virtually.

"We touched on the organization of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur at the end of this month. He informed me that he will attend virtually due to the ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India at that time," he said.

"I respect his decision and extended my greetings for a happy Deepavali to him and the entire people of India," he added.

Detailing his recent conversation with a colleague of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ibrahim highlighted efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

"Last night, I received a phone c...