PM Modi congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on his election as new PM of Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on his election as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. Mr. Modi in a tweet said he looks forward to working closely together to further strengthen India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

Mr. Anwar Ibrahim took the oath of office in a simple ceremony at the national palace yesterday. He has been Deputy Prime Minister of the country in the 1990s.