Georgian officials send condolences over deadly earthquake in Morocco
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on Friday struck central Morocco, killing at least 1037 people. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71 km south-west of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5 km.Photo:Le monde.fr
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Georgian officials on Saturday sent their condolences to the people of Morocco in wake of the devastating earthquake that killed at least 1037 people.
In a message posted on social media, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said “our thoughts are with the victims' families” and wished a “swift”recovery to those injured.
My heartfelt condolences to the people of #Morocco in wake of the devastating earthquake, killing hundreds and leaving many more homeless
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) September 9, 2023
Our thoughts are with the victims' families and we wish a swift recovery to those injured. Sending strength to the brave first responders
The Georgian foreign office said it was “shocked” to hear of the deadly earthquake in Morocco.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Moroccan people. We wish full recovery to all those affected. Georgia stands with you in these extremely difficult times!”, the statement said.
We are shocked to hear of the deadly earthquake that has hit Morocco ????????. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Moroccan people. We wish full recovery to all those affected. ???????? stands with you in these extremely difficult times! @Marocdiplo_EN
— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) September 9, 2023
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on Friday struck central Morocco, killing at least 1037 people. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71 km south-west of Marrakesh, at a depth of 18.5 km.