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Modi in Malaysia: As it happened on Sunday

Voicing concern over a spate of recent terror attacks in several countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said terrorism is no longer a 'peripheral problem' for the region as its long shadow stretches across the world and called for new strategies to combat the menace.
 

Courtesy: MEA
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PM Modi at East Asia Summit in Malaysia: Live Updates

22 November 2015
19:43 PM
16:43 PM

PM Modi closes with a quote by APJ Abdul Kalam - have the courage to think differently, and to discover the impossible!

 

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16:42 PM

PM Modi announces a grant of $1 million to the India Students Trust Fund for financial assistance to Malay-Indian students.

16:40 PM

I ask you to continue to pursue your dreams: PM Modi.

16:36 PM

We have merged the OCI and PIO cards and have made the visas life long: PM Narendra Modi.

Besides Indian origin upto fourth generation is enough to register for OCI now, adds PM. 

16:35 PM

Peace is the only foundation for us to prosper: PM Modi.

16:33 PM

Terrorism is the biggest threat to terrorism today. We have to de-link terrorism from religion. The world must come together to fight this challenge, says PM Modi. 

We must ensure that no country uses terrorism, adds PM.

16:32 PM

India is one of the biggest source of tourists in Malaysia. We have strong defence relations. We exercise together. Our security agencies work together against terroris: PM Modi.

16:31 PM

Malaysia is one of our strongest partners: PM Modi.

16:29 PM

India has excellent relations with all South Asian countries: PM.

16:28 PM

Every global institution has pledged on India growing strongly. There is confident especially in the youth. We are making government accountable and transparent. We are eradicating corruption: PM Modi.

16:27 PM

The Indian disapora chant 'Modi Modi'.

16:26 PM

Committed to giving people the fruits of a modern economy. India is today the fastest growing economy in the world. I know you are proud of it: PM Modi to India community in Malaysia. 

16:24 PM

We have many achievements to our credit, our scientists are harnessing power of space to improve quality of life of our people. We are eradicating poverty: PM Modi.

16:24 PM

We produce doctors and engineers which serve the World and we are making products that are entering global market. We contribute in peace-keeping missions, says PM Modi.

16:21 PM

There are many countries where democracy has failed. India is a vibrant democracy. It is a young nation. We have many achievements to our credit: PM Modi to Indian diaspora.

16:17 PM

Malaysia's achievements are enormous. This nation of 30 million people have much to be proud of. It has nearly eliminated poverty and has achieved 100 percent literacy: PM Modi.

16:15 PM

I had the honour of inaugurating Swami Vivekananda's statue: PM.

16:14 PM

You are the Llink between India and Malaysia: PM Modi to Indian disapora.

16:13 PM

You prosper in trade, you have contributed to make Malaysia into a economic powerhouse: PM.

16:11 PM

Malay Indians helped in Gujarat quake. India lies in your heart. The spirit of India speaks in your deeds. You reelects India's deeds: PM Modi.

16:11 PM

Gandhiji did not visit Malaysia but he touched your hearts. We will install a bust of Mahatama Gandhi at Gandhi memorial hall: PM.

16:10 PM

Tamil people have big role in India's development: PM.

16:08 PM

Thousands of your forefathers came forward to join Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army: PM Modi

16:07 PM

Love and friendship of the Malay Indians has always had a special place in my heart, says PM Modi

16:06 PM

Tamil people have a big role in India's path of development: PM Modi 

16:04 PM

India is not confined to its territory, India exists in every Indian, in every part of the World, in you: PM Modi

16:03 PM

Vanakkam (Cheering)- My Dear friends, brothers and sisters, greets says PM Modi then speaks in Tamil.

'Namaskaar', I'm delighted to visit Malaysia, says PM Modi at Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre.

15:58 PM

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre to address Indian community.

15:52 PM

Here in Kuala Lumpur, we will name our cultural centre after Netaji Subhas Chandra: PM Modi.

15:25 PM

Community connect begins with a call on by Malaysian Indian Congress members led by Health Minister S Subramaniam, tweets MEA.

15:24 PM

Swami Vivekananda rightly taught us Jan Seva is Prabhu Seva. From the Vedas to Vivekananda, India is very proud of our rich culture, PM Modi posts on Twitter.

14:41 PM

Recalled the strong bond between Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda while inaugurating Swami ji's statue, tweets PM. 

14:40 PM

I am sure this statue will be a source of inspiration to the people here: PM Modi.

14:39 PM

Today the world is talking about global warming. We are the ones who saw god in plants. In fact all our gods and goddesses are linked to some forces of nature. We personify them through trees, animals, birds. Very simple message that nature should not be exploited, we should live in harmony with nature. This is what can save the world: PM Modi. 

14:36 PM

Swami Vivekananda at the young age of 30-32 had the courage to go to western World and spread the message of spirituality: PM Modi.

14:31 PM

It was Swami VIvekananda who first gave the concept of One Asia that ASEAN is speaking of today: PM Modi.

14:22 PM

Now we are moving from Upanishads to upgraha (satellites): PM.

14:22 PM

When youngsters asked him what should we do to find God, Swami Vivekananda said go play football, says PM.

14:21 PM

Swami ji said Jan Seva is Prabhu Seva: PM Modi.

14:18 PM

Narendra (Swami Vivekananda) was in pursuit of the truth. He was not looking for any Guru. Similarly, neither was Ramakrishna Paramhans looking for a disciple. It was pursuit of truth that got them together. They were not looking for a teacher or a disciple: PM on Ramakrishna Paramhans and Swami ji. PM Modi.

14:16 PM
14:15 PM

Swami Vivekananda is not the name of a person. It is about the Aatma of India. From the Vedas to Vivekananda, India's culture is rich: PM.

14:14 PM

It is a great fortune for me to dedicate the statue of Swami Vivekananda on Malaysian soil: PM.

14:13 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the statue of Swami Vivekananda in Kuala Lumpur.

12:47 PM

PM stressed on fact, those who support terrorism should be isolated, can be done in many ways by not supporting them by arms, funds: MEA.

12:46 PM

Second was on issue of South China Sea where most countries talked abt maintenance of peace, stability, not to militarise South China Sea: MEA.

12:46 PM

PM talked about ISIS and militant groups and fact that it was something which was not confined to region any longer, it's reach is Worldwide: MEA.

12:45 PM

In general, the speakers at the East Asia Summit talked about terrorism and violent extremism, says Anil Wadhwa, secretary, East, MEA.

12:45 PM

PM said new global resolve is needed to fight this menace, no country should support terrorism, there should be no funding for terrorism: MEA.

12:44 PM

PM Modi talked (at East Asia summit) about the issue of terrorism which he said is sweeping across the World, says MEA, as per ANI. 

12:04 PM

PM Modi's popularity has not been affected due to Bihar Poll results. The way PM Modi has been received here shows there is a lot of enthusiasm and eagerness: Ram Madhav in Kuala Lumpur.

11:43 AM

Will inaugurate a statue of Swami Vivekananda and later interact with Indian community at 6 PM (3:30 PM IST). Looking forward, tweets Modi.

11:42 AM

Spoke on need for closer economic cooperation, mitigating climate change & menace of terrorism at East Asia Summit, tweets PM.

11:14 AM

Showing the way. Many EAS leaders say India-Bangladesh Land and Maritime Boundary Agreements are a model for resolving disputes in the region, tweets MEA.

11:06 AM

PM @narendramodi defines his vision for the East Asia Summit - 

11:06 AM

The world still looks to the region to address are global challenges. East Asia Summit is the key forum to shaping our collective future: PM Modi.

11:05 AM

Since my government entered office, no region has seen greater engag't than the Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean Region: PM Modi.

11:04 AM

Terrorism is no longer a peripheral problem for the region, its long shadow stretches across our world: PM Modi.

11:04 AM

This is a historic summit. We applaud members for realizing the vision of the ASEAN community and charting the path to 2025: PM Modi.

11:03 AM

PM Modi begins intervention at East Asia Summit, thanks PM Najib and people of Malaysia for their hospitality.