His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, following the violent earthquake that struck the southeastern regions of his country.
His Majesty the King's message stated: "I received with deep emotion and profound sorrow the news of the violent earthquake that struck the southeastern regions of your brotherly country, leaving many victims and injured, and causing heavy material damage."
His Majesty added: "On this painful occasion, I express to Your Excellency, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Moroccan people, our most heartfelt condolences and sincerest feelings of compassion, asking you to kindly convey our sympathy and solidarity to the bereaved families in the face of this natural disaster."
The message also stated: "Sharing your grief in this great affliction, which is the inescapable will of God, I assure you of the Kingdom of Morocco's active solidarity and its standing by the brotherly Turkish people in these difficult circumstances. I also pray to God Almighty to grant you and them patience and solace, to grant a speedy recovery to the injured, to encompass the victims with His infinite mercy and forgiveness, to welcome them into His vast paradise, and to protect your brotherly country and people from all harm."
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
