“We will make our defence relations stronger and aim for better maritime security and better disaster management”, he said.
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“The inauguration of Torana Gate shows India-Malaysia ties are not only economical but also cultural”. We have very old links of culture and religion.
Prime Minister Modi will lay a wreath at the Indian National Army memorial marker and visit Institute of Technical Education which is involved in skill development.
“Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for a very productive discussion”.
Calling for greater intelligence cooperation among countries, Modi said the “Internet” must not become a “recruiting ground” for terrorism. Will also work towards areas of counter terrorism.
Earlier, speaking to journalists after talks with Najib, Modi sought increased Malaysian investment in India’s infrastructure sector as well as pressed the case of increased Indian industry participation in the Malaysian economy.
On terrorism, Najib said Malaysia and India shared a common position in combating extremism and terrorism. He wants things to be implemented expeditiously and he has a proven track record as chief minister.
The new deal will enable both the countries to reduce incidents of cyber crimes and will help strengthening cyber security by combining Indian and Malaysian resources.
Modi then inspected a guard-of-honour mounted by 106 officers and men from the 1st Batallion of the Royal Malay Regiment. World must ensure that countries do not use or promote terrorism – no sanctuaries, no funds, no arms.
He also emphasised the need for the two countries to cooperate on defence strategies and strengthen their ties. “We have comprehensive defence and security cooperation”. As our lives get more networked, this is emerging as one of the most serious concerns of our age.
“Prime Minister Modi has big plans to develop India especially in the construction of infrastructure, railway development, highway development, smart cities, digital India, solar energy, renewable energy and so forth”, Razak said during his joint address with Prime Minister Modi here.
“We intend to exploit the full potential of our bilateral agreements and the India-ASEAN Agreements”. Modi said, “We have built a vibrant economic partnership”.
The Indian Air Force had deployed a team in Malaysia to train its pilots on the Su-30SKM aircraft from 2008 to 2010.
On Tuesday, Mr Modi will receive an official welcome ceremony at the Istana.
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Modi was greeted with a hug by his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak at Putrajaya, the federal administrative centre of Malaysia.
