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Modi speaks to Sharif, wishes him well ahead of surgery

New Delhi - Modi had on Twitter expressed his good wishes for Sharif two days ago for the heart surgery.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif speedy recovery after the latter called him up from London on Monday night ahead of his heart surgery.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted: "PM @narendramodi receives phone call from PM Nawaz Sharif just before Pak PM is wheeled in for surgery. Wishes him a speedy recovery."

PM @narendramodi receives phone call from PM Nawaz Sharif just before Pak PM is wheeled in for surgery. Wishes him a speedy recovery.
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 30, 2016

The Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said in a statement: "Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif telephoned Prime Minister Modi today (30 May) and expressed gratitude for Indian Prime Minister's best wishes for his upcoming operation and wishes for a speedy recovery."

PM Nawaz Sharif telephoned PM Modi & expressed gratitude for Mr Modi's best wishes for his upcoming operation and speedy recovery.
- SpokespersonMOFA (@ForeignOfficePk) May 30, 2016

Modi had on Twitter expressed his good wishes for Sharif two days ago for the heart surgery.

My best wishes to PM Nawaz Sharif Sahab for his open heart surgery on Tuesday. And for his speedy recovery & good health. @MaryamNSharif
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2016

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