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New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to several SAARC leaders, including his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, to extend his 'best wishes' at the start of Ramadan from Thursday.

The Prime Minister conveyed Sharif his government's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen.

"Also conveyed to PM Sharif our decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on this pious occasion," Modi tweeted.

Prime Minister Modi said: "The fishermen released will be able to be with their families to observe this blessed month."

Apart from Sharif, he spoke to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.

"Spoke to President @ashrafghani, PM Sheikh Hasina & PM Nawaz Sharif to extend my best wishes at the start of holy Ramadan on June 18," Modi tweeted.

 

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