New Delhi, June 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Qatari Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his condolences on 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, when the two sides reiterated 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 the 66 injured, in the explosion and fire at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex on Sunday evening.

"I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss o...