PM Modi wishes Maldivian President for his surgery

New Delhi, Feb 25:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is scheduled to undergo a surgery for thyroid.

In response to a tweet by the President of Maldives, the Prime Minister said: "I convey my best wishes to President @ibusolih for a successful surgery and a quick recovery."

President Solih has thanked Prime Minister Modi for his kind words. Quoting Prime Minister Modi's tweet, the President of Maldives said: "Thank you Prime Minister for your kind words."

Sharing information about his surgery Solih tweeted: "Following advice from my doctors, I'm scheduled to undergo surgery on my thyroid this morning. I will formally notify Speaker of @mvpeoplesmajlis and VP @FaisalNasym will temporarily assume my duties for the duration of my surgery. I look forward to returning to work shortly.IA."