Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia Gandhi in Delhi hospital

September 04, 2013 19:16

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sent a bouquet of flowers to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi when he learnt of her visit to hospital last week, a media report said on Wednesday.

Gandhi was taken to the hospital in New Delhi on August 26 after she felt unwell during a debate in parliament. On Sharif's directive, Pakistan's foreign office asked its high commission in New Delhi to have flowers delivered to Gandhi, The Nation reported. The bouquet was sent with a "get well" message and warm wishes on behalf of Sharif, the report said.

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