Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who conveyed his condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals in the explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Twelve Indians were among 13 people killed in the blast at an LNG facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night.
"I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar," Modi said in a post on 'X'.
The prime minister said he and the Qatari ruler share the grief of the bereaved families and expressed hope for the recovery of those injured.
"India and Qatar remain steadfast in their commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and stand in solidarity with each other," Modi said.
The explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility, operated by QatarEnergy LNG, also left 66 people injured, including several Indians.
According to the Indian mission, citing Qatari authorities, all those injured are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment.
(With inputs from PTI)