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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had separate telephonic conversations with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

The Official Statement on Prime Minister conversation with Turkish President said that Mr.Erdogan expressed condolences for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorism remains one of the gravest threats to global peace and security.

“He underscored the importance of immediate, demonstrable, and irreversible action against terrorism by all concerned countries,” Ministry of External Affairs Statement said.

PM Modi also spoke to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, in this conversation leaders expressed  happiness at the growing strength of all-round bilateral cooperation. They reiterated their commitment to further consolidate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked the Crown Prince for the invitation extended to India for addressing the OIC Foreign Ministers’ Council as a Guest of Honour in Abu Dhabi earlier this month.

He expressed the hope that this historical participation would contribute to attaining the common objectives of peace and progress, the MEA statement said.

By Sai Kumar