Indian PM Modi extends Eid greetings to Pakistani counterpart

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday rang his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and extended greetings on the Muslim festival of "Eid," and wished his early recovery from a heart surgery, officials said.

Pakistan on Wednesday celebrated Eid that marks the end of the month of fasting.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to convey Eid greetings. He also enquired about the health of the Prime Minister and wished him a complete and speedy recovery," the Foreign Ministry said.

Sharif underwent open heart surgery last month in a London hospital. Ministers and family said he has been recovering fast and will return to the country as doctors allow him.

"Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif thanked the Indian Prime Minister for his kind sentiments," a Foreign Ministry statement said.

Indian Prime Minister said on his official Twitter he "Spoke to President Rouhani, President Ghani, PM Nawaz Sharif, PM Sheikh Hasina & President Yameen and greeted them on Eid."

Modi called the Pakistani leaders at a time when the bilateral relations are under pressure after the attack on an Indian air force base in January.

Indian had postponed dialogue with Pakistan after the Pathankot Air Force station assault in which seven Indian troops and six militants were killed.

India blamed Pakistan-based group Jaish-e-Mohammad for carrying out the attack.

Pakistani officials had taken action against the group and detained its chief Maulana Masoud Azhar and several other activists. Endit