Türkiye voices support to Morocco after deadly earthquake

Türkiye voices support to Morocco after deadly earthquake

Published September 09,2023


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Türkiye on Saturday expressed sorrow over the highly effective earthquake that struck Morocco, claiming greater than 600 lives.

“I convey my best wishes to all Moroccan people affected by the earthquake disaster in friendly and brotherly Morocco,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, wishing Allah’s mercy on those that misplaced their lives and speedy restoration to the injured.

“We stand by our Moroccan brothers with all our means in this hard day,” Erdoğan tweeted.

At least 632 folks had been killed and 392 others injured following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the North African nation. It is alleged to be strongest tremor to hit Morocco within the final century.

The devastating earthquake has additionally destroyed elements of the outdated city of Marrakesh.

Meanwhile, the Turkish Foreign Ministry additionally expressed unhappiness, saying Türkiye is “ready to provide all kinds of support to heal the wounds.”

“Condolences to the friendly and brotherly people and government of Morocco; May God have mercy on those who lost their lives and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” it stated in a press release.

The final main earthquake that hit Morocco was in 2004, which killed greater than 600 folks.

Source: www.anews.com.tr