PM Narendra Modi greets Gulf leaders on Eid

DUBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted Gulf leaders on the occassion of Eid al-Fitr.

Modi telephoned Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to wish them, according to the UAE's official news agency Wam.

He wished the leadership and people of the UAE further progress and prosperity.

A statement released by the news agency said Sheikh Mohamed thanked Modi for his greetings and expressed wishes of development in all fields for the people of India.

Qatar news agency also said that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Modi.

"Modi wished the Emir a blessed Eid Al Fitr. They also discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in regional and international affairs," the statement said.