Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and wished the people of Bangladesh on the ocassion of Eid-ul-Fitr, seeking stronger friendship between the two countries.
"May the bonds of friendship among our countries grow stronger," Modi said in his message shared by chief adviser's press wing on Monday night.
As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close, Modi said he takes this moment to extend warm greetings and felicitations to Dr Yunus and the people of Bangladesh on the joyous occasion of the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
No meet with Yunus features in Modi's BIMSTEC schedule in Bangkok
Over the holy month, 200 million Indians of Islamic faith joined their brothers and sisters across the world in spending pious time in fasting and prayer, said the Indian Prime Minister.
The joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr is a time of celebration, reflection, gratitude and unity, he said.
"It reminds us of the values of compassion, generosity and solidarity that bind us together as nations and as members of the global community," Modi said
"On this auspicious occasion, we wish for peace, harmony, good health and happiness for people across the world," he said.