Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his condolences over the death of 12 Indian nationals in an explosion and fire at the Ras Laffan Energy Complex.
Modi and Al Thani spoke by phone on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens. Modi also said on social media that the two sides “stand in solidarity with each other.”
Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed, and several others were among 66 injured, in the explosion and fire at the massive Ras Laffan LNG complex in Qatar on Sunday evening.
“I thank His Highness the Emir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian citizens in the tragic accident that took place in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar,” Modi said in his social media post. “We share the grief of the families who lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Official Qatari media reported that Modi conveyed his condolences to the Emir for the victims, noting in particular the deaths and injuries among Indian citizens.
Al Thani expressed his condolences and sympathy to Modi for the victims of the explosion that occurred in the industrial facility, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Modi also expressed his appreciation to the Emir for his feelings, and praised the support and medical care provided by Qatar to the injured, as well as the efforts of the Qatari authorities in responding to the accident.
The two sides expressed their solidarity with the families of the victims and affirmed their firm commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their people.
Modi and Al Thani also discussed friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance them.
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