PM Modi raises issue of Zakir Naik extradition with Malaysian counterpart in Russia
Zakir Naik, 53, a controversial figure who labelled the 9/11 terror attacks an 'inside job', fled India three years ago and moved to Muslim-dominated Malaysia.
Zakir Naik, 53, a controversial figure who labelled the 9/11 terror attacks an 'inside job', fled India three years ago and moved to Muslim-dominated Malaysia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest of the Eastern Economic Forum and his visit to the Russian Far East Region is the first by an Indian prime minister.
The two leaders also talked about the India-Japan-US trilateral format under which two Summit meetings have been held and agreed to continue such meetings as these have been positive.
A proposal has been made to have a full-fledged maritime route that serves as a link between Chennai and Vladivostok, PM Modi announced at the India-Russia 20th Annual Summit.
The PM has been decorated with the 'Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle' for exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the chief guest at the fifth Eastern Economic Forum, will address the event on Thursday.
