Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday signalled closer ties between India and Malaysia, praising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership as he addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur.
Modi described his Malaysian counterpart Anwar as a long-time friend and lauded his focus on reform and regional leadership, particularly Malaysia's upcoming chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
"Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and I have been friends even before he became Prime Minister," Modi said. "I admire his focus on reforms, his intellect and his able chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025."Modi said his visit fulfilled a promise made last year after he was unable to attend the ASEAN sum...