New Delhi, June 13 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Air Indiaaircraft crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

He extended condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after the deadly crash that killed at least 265 people onboard and on the ground.

In his message to President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, Xi expressed shock upon learning about the heavy casualties in the crash.

Speaking on behalf of the Chinese government and people, he extended deep condolences over the loss of lives and sympathies to the injured and the devastated families. He wished the injured a quick recovery, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, one of ...