Leaders Express Sympathy and Condolences to Morocco Earthquake Victims

Leaders from many countries expressed sympathy and condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake that rocked parts of Morocco yesterday, Friday, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving huge destruction in its wake.

President Vladimir Putin expresses condolences

President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco for the victims of the devastating earthquake.

According to a Kremlin statement, President Vladimir Putin’s telegram said: “Please accept our condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the central regions of the country. Russia stands with the Moroccan people. We express our full support and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”

Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed offers support

Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed also expressed condolences to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people for the earthquake victims.

He ordered the launch of an airlift to transport urgent humanitarian aid to Morocco.

Emir of Qatar expresses condolences

The Emir of Qatar also expressed his condolences to the victims of the earthquake and expressed condolences to the Moroccan people and their government.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shows support

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is fully supporting Morocco after the earthquake.

Iranian Foreign Ministry expresses regret

The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed regret over the terrible earthquake that occurred in Morocco, and spokesman Nasser Kanaani expressed condolences and sympathy to the people and government of Morocco.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and French President express condolences

Both Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and French President also expressed their condolences to Morocco following the earthquake tragedy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers assistance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose country is hosting the G20 summit, also expressed condolences to the relatives of the earthquake victims.

Modi wrote on his account on

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry expresses condolences

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry also expressed its “sincere condolences” to the government and people of Morocco.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sends condolences

On Saturday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent condolences to the relatives of the victims of the “devastating” earthquake.

Source: RT