India, Feb. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with the two sides announcing fresh initiatives to deepen cooperation in defence and security, semiconductors, and trade.

Following the discussions, PM Modi said the two nations enjoy a close and enduring partnership and pledged to deepen collaboration across strategic and economic sectors.

"India and Malaysia share a special relationship. We are maritime neighbours. For centuries, our people have had deep and affectionate ties," the Indian PM said.

"India and Malaysia are also bound together by a shared love for the Tamil language. The strong and vibrant presence of Tamil in Malaysia is clearly visible in edu...