New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- India and Malaysia on 8 February unveiled multiple initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation between the countries in defence and security, semiconductors and trade segments. This came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official state visit to Malaysia, where he held wide-ranging talks with counterpart PM Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Modi said India and Malaysia share a "special relationship" and that both sides are committed to expanding their ties in diverse sectors.

The prime minister landed in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February and recieved a grand red-carpet reception from PM Ibrahim. He was also accorded a ceremonial welcome at Perdana Putra this morning.

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