New Delhi: Amid a war of words between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called up his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and extended best wishes on the occasion of Ramzan. He also stressed the need for having "peaceful" and "friendly" bilateral ties.
In his telephonic conversation, PM Modi conveyed to Mr Sharif about India's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on the "pious" occasion of Ramzan.
"He reiterated to Prime Minister Sharif his message of peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries," said an official release.
PM Modi also spoke to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
In his conversation with Ms Hasina, PM Modi thanked her for his "successful visit" to Bangladesh and the "extraordinary hospitality, friendship and goodwill that he received from the people and government of the country.
The Prime Minister assured Afghan President Ghani of India's "steadfast commitment" to support Afghanistan in its efforts to build a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous nation.
"The fishermen released will be able to be with their families to observe this blessed month," he said in another tweet.
In his telephonic conversation, PM Modi conveyed to Mr Sharif about India's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on the "pious" occasion of Ramzan.
"He reiterated to Prime Minister Sharif his message of peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries," said an official release.
PM Modi also spoke to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
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In his conversation with Ms Hasina, PM Modi thanked her for his "successful visit" to Bangladesh and the "extraordinary hospitality, friendship and goodwill that he received from the people and government of the country.
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The Prime Minister assured Afghan President Ghani of India's "steadfast commitment" to support Afghanistan in its efforts to build a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous nation.
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"The fishermen released will be able to be with their families to observe this blessed month," he said in another tweet.
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