Leaders, heads of state and diplomats of various countries offered condolences over the loss of lives in the Yeti Airlines plane crash that claimed the lives of at least 68 people on Sunday.

In a tweet, Indian President Narendra Modi said that he was pained by the tragic air crash in which precious lives were lost.

“Pained by the tragic air crash in Nepal in which precious lives have been lost, including Indian nationals. In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families,” reads a tweet from the Indian prime minister.

Likewise, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives in the plane crash incident.

“In this difficult and sad time, our sympathies and prayers are with the Government of Nepal, the affected families and the people of Nepal,” said Sharif, in a statement.

Similarly, Pakistan’s President Dr Arif Alvi also condoled the loss of life in the air crash.

Issuing a statement following the incident, President Alvi expressed his deepest condolences over the sad loss of precious lives stating that his thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and grieving people of Nepal.

“The President conveyed his prayers for the families of the victims who lost their lives in the tragic incident and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant them the strength and the courage to bear this loss with patience and fortitude,” reads the statement.

New Chinese Ambassador Chen Song, through a tweet, expressed his condolences to the victims and the bereaved families.

“Very shocked to learn that a Yeti Airlines aircraft crashed in Pokhara, resulting in heavy casualties. At this difficult time, our thoughts are with Nepali people,” reads the twee, “I would like to express my deep condolences to the victims, and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families.”

In a tweet, the Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu also offered condolences to the victims and families.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic Yeti Airlines crash in Pokhara this morning. We are monitoring the situation carefully. We are currently not aware of any US citizens on board. Our hearts go out to the victims and families,” reads a tweet by the embassy.