Narendra Modi meets Chinese counterpart in Malaysia

Modi also addressed ASEAN-India and is set to address the East Asia summits

Kuala Lumpur

: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday 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 on Saturaday on a three-day visit to Malaysia during which he will address two powerful regional blocs at the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.