Morocco ready to assist floods-hit Spain with rescue teams, aid

King Mohammed VI has instructed the Interior Minister to call his Spanish peer and propose Morocco’s assistance to the European country, which has been hit by severe floods.

During the phone call, the Moroccan Interior Minister informed his Spanish counterpart that, in accordance with the high royal instructions, Morocco is fully prepared to send rescue teams and deliver necessary assistance to Spain to face this natural disaster, the Interior Ministry said in a press release.

He also extended condolences and solidarity to Spanish authorities and victims’ families, the press release said.

Following these devastating floods, King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, wherein he expressed his deep feelings of compassion and solidarity.

The Monarch also expressed sincere condolences and feelings of compassion and solidarity to the families and loved ones of the victims and to all the friendly Spanish people.

King Mohammed VI sent a similar message of condolences and sympathy to President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez.

The torrential rains that slammed Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia, and Andalusia in south-eastern Spain caused flash floods that swept roads and towns on Tuesday, killing at least 72 people, while several people are still missing. On Wednesday, the Spanish government announced a three-day national mourning period from Thursday to Saturday.

 

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