Rahul Gandhi Meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his first visit to India since becoming PM in 2022. Talks aimed at resetting bilateral relations, strained during Mahathir Mohamad's tenure, led to the elevation of ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday. Ibrahim is visiting India for the first time since taking office in 2022.
Ibrahim's three-day official visit commenced on Monday night. On Tuesday, he engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on mending and enhancing bilateral relations, which had experienced a strain during the tenure of Mahathir Mohamad.
In a significant outcome, India and Malaysia decided to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in their diplomatic ties.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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