EAM Sushma Swaraj hosts Eid Milan for diplomats

New Delhi, July 25: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today hosted an Eid Milan which was attended by heads of missions of several Islamic countries including Pakistan.

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and senior diplomats of the Ministry of External Affairs were present on the occasion. Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit was among those seen talking to Swaraj.

India and Pakistan a had row last week over ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and International Border in which both sides had suffered casualties.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had sent a box of mangoes to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi a few days back.

"Celebrating the spirit of peace & harmony after the Holy month of Ramzan, EAM @SushmaSwaraj hosts Eid Milan for HoMs," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

A lavish spread was laid out for the guests at the Eid Milan.

PTI