De-link terrorism from religion: Modi

“Prime minister (Najib) you have provided leadership in combating extremism and radicalization, rejecting any link between terrorism and religion, and in highlighting the real values of Islam”.

Modi sought stronger cooperation in cyber-security, outer space and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It underlines our shared commitment to deal with our security challenges.

The two sides also “agreed to set up the SU-30 Forum for cooperation in training, maintenance, technical support and safety-related issues, building on the assistance by India for successful completion of the SU 30 MKM training programme by Indian pilots in Malaysia”, the statement said.

While the cyber security agreement was signed between the Indian Computer Emergency Team (CERT-IN) and Cyber Security, Malaysia, the one on culture was inked between the ministries of culture of the two countries.

“Now as a prime minister, he told me that the construction of roads (in India) had been implemented much faster than before from 2km to 18km per day”, he told reporters at a joint press conference with Modi.

“We are creating infrastructure that fulfils people’s basic needs of roof, water, sanitation, electricity, schools and medical help within their reach and means”, Modi said. Modi said, “We have built a vibrant economic partnership”.

Najib said to date, the trade conducted in local currencies stood at a meagre 2.5% of overall trade between the two nations. We are located on the same maritime route.

Referring to an event earlier in the day at which he had unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda, Modi said the monk had drawn on India’s ancient wisdom to make a call for unity in the world. India has a strategic partnership with Malaysia since 2010. “We will continue to deepen our cooperation in this area”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak hug each other at Putrajaya, Malaysia on Monday.

“The inauguration of the Torana gate exhibits India-Malaysia ties are usually not exclusively economical but in addition cultural”.

“This will enable us to recognise more degrees from Indian universities and polytechnics and technical colleges and more Indian degrees to be made available to Malaysia”, he said.

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean will officially open Singapore’s largest Christmas charity project today with the launch of this year’s Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift (BBSG) Main Box.

Today, the global market of Ayurvedic medicines or traditional medicines is estimated at about US$100 billion.

Both countries expressed strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.