Modi meets Chinese counterpart in Malaysia

Modi met his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on the sidelines of ASEAN-India summit; the two discussed bilateral ties and global issues of mutual concern

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.