Kuala Lumpur, February 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's position on combating terrorism here on Sunday, saying, "Our message on terrorism is clear: no double standards, no compromise."
Modi, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim "unequivocally and strongly condemned" terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, according to a joint statement.
The two leaders also called for "zero tolerance of terrorism and for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism."
The two leaders agreed to work towards "countering radicalization and violent extremism." They also resolved to work towards combating terror financing and preventing the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, the statement said.
Recognizing the linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime, the two leaders agreed to cooperate in the area of transnational organized crime, including through sharing of information, the statement said.
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism, including at the UN and FATF, the statement added.
India and Malaysia vowed to expand their ties in high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, with Modi asserting that both sides are committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Modi and Ibrahim also agreed to strengthen cooperation in multilateral fora, including at the UN, and support reforms of international institutions.
"They pledged to work together to enhance multilateralism, reflective of contemporary realities so as to make international organizations, including the UN Security Council (UNSC), more representative," the joint statement said.
"India deeply appreciated Malaysia's support for India's permanent membership in a reformed UNSC," it said.