Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a letter to his Pakistani counterpart saying he desires cordial relations with Pakistan, officials said Tuesday, in what appeared to be a rare peace overture.
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Modi wrote Imran Khan to congratulate him on the country's annual Pakistan Day, which commemorates March 23, 1940. On that day the Muslim leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded independence from British rule.
"As a neighbouring country, India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan," Modi wrote in the letter, but added: "For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative."
The development comes days after Khan expressed his desire for good relations with India, but said the first step should be taken by India as his past peace overtures were not positively received.
