Indian PM Narendra Modi extends Eid greetings to Tarique, calls for stronger ties

He highlights "timeless values of compassion" in a letter to the Bangladesh prime minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, conveying wishes for peace, harmony and stronger bilateral ties.

The greeting was sent in a letter on Thursday, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said.

On behalf of the people and government of India, Modi wrote: “Eid Mubarak! I extend warm greetings to you and the brotherly people of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the joyous occasion of the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.”

Highlighting the significance of Ramadan, he said Muslims in India and across the world had spent the past month in fasting and prayer.

“The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr reminds us of the timeless values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness,” Modi said.

“We hope and pray for peace, harmony, good health and happiness for people across the world.”

He also expressed optimism about bilateral relations, saying: “May the bonds of friendship and camaraderie among our countries grow stronger.”