MARRAKESH, Sept 9 — Leaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and support today for Morocco after a devastating earthquake struck near tourist hotspot Marrakesh....
MARRAKESH, Sept 9 — Leaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and support today for Morocco after a devastating earthquake struck near tourist hotspot Marrakesh.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said “our thoughts are with the victims of this devastating earthquake. Our sympathy goes out to all those affected”. Swiss President Alain Berset expressed his condolences. The country’s foreign ministry said it activated a crisis cell and is evaluating sending aid. in a message to Morocco’s king, “we share the pain and the mourning of the friendly Moroccan people.”Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hosting the G20 summit this weekend, said he was “extremely pained by the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco”.
It is the latest show of support in the wake of the 2020 Abraham Accords that saw Israel normalise ties with a number of Arab countries, including Morocco. Saudi Arabia and Egypt also issued statements expressing their condolences and support after the quake.
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