Modi meets Chinese counterpart in Malaysia

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo prior to their meeting in Xian, Shaanxi province, China, Thursday, May 14, 2015. Modi is visiting China this week to build friendship between the two Asian giants despite a long history of disputes and rivalries, along with some areas of cooperation, especially in the economic sphere. (Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool Photo via AP)

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on the sidelines of ASEAN-India summit here during which the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and global issues of mutual concern.

“The bilaterals amidst the multilateral. PM @narendramodi meets Premier Li Kequiang of China for first engagement,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted.

“Chinese connect…India-China ties & global issues are focus of talks between PM @narendramodi & Premier Li Keqiang,” Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

Modi arrived here early today on a three-day visit to Malaysia during which he will address two powerful regional blocs at the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. (PTI)

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