ISLAMABAD:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday, extending his greetings upon the arrival of Ramazan, sources stated.
According to a statement by the PM Office, Modi called Nawaz and both leaders spoke for five minutes on different issues of bilateral importance.
Modi told Nawaz that he wants to establish cordial relations with Pakistan, according to reports.
Nawaz replied saying that both the countries should try to resolve their grievances and work to build a peaceful environment so that people on both sides of the border remember their leadership in good words.
“Pakistan and India should live peacefully – like good neighbours. Our internal differences should not be allowed to become a hurdle in this,” stressed Nawaz.
Nawaz Sharif later announced that Indian fishermen detained in Pakistan would also be released forthwith as a gesture of goodwill.
The talk between the two premiers is the first after a series of inflammatory remarks from both sides had seemingly soured the already fragile relationship between the two states.
