Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a phone call from Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following an explosion at an LNG facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. Multiple Indian outlets report that the Amir conveys condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals, stating grief at what they describe as a tragic incident or accident in the country. Reports say 12 Indians are killed in the blast, while The Hindu also notes that 13 people die in total, indicating at least one non-Indian among the fatalities. After the call, Modi responds by thanking Sheikh Tamim for his condolences and expresses India–Qatar solidarity, including a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens. The coverage is broadly consistent on the timing (Tuesday), the parties involved (Modi and the Qatari Amir), and the location and nature of the incident (Ras Laffan Industrial City, LNG facility explosion).
Qatar Emir calls PM Modi to condole deaths of Indians in Ras Laffan blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a phone call from Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following an explosion at an LNG facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. Multiple Indian...
- Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, calls PM Narendra Modi to express condolences after a blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City.
- The explosion is reported as occurring at an LNG facility.
- 12 Indian nationals are reported killed in the blast; one outlet says 13 people die overall.
- PM Modi thanks the Amir for the condolences and reiterates India–Qatar solidarity.
- Modi says both countries remain committed to the safety and well-being of their citizens.
"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.
2 months agoTwelve Indians were among 13 people killed in an explosion at an LNG facility in the Ras Laffan Industrial City
2 months agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in that country.
2 months agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in that country.
2 months agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in that country.
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