The tragedy of Morocco has been very present at the G20 summit of world leaders in New Delhi. As soon as Saturday’s meetings began, the host of the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began his speech by offering his “heartfelt condolences to all those affected” by the deadly earthquake in Morocco. “In this difficult time, my thoughts are with Morocco and we are ready to offer all possible help,” Modi said.
After the first sessions of the morning, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albareswent to the summit media center to tell journalists that for now They have no evidence that there are Spanish fatalities among the deceased by a magnitude 7 earthquake that has left hundreds dead and whose epicenter is 60 kilometers from the tourist resort of Marrakech.
“There are around of 18,000 Spaniards residing in Morocco and, at this time, we have no evidence of any deaths or injuries“Albares remarked, stressing that he contacted his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, as well as the ambassador of the Alawite kingdom in Madrid, Karima Benyaichto convey his condolences.
“I want to convey to Morocco and to all Moroccans the solidarity of Spain in these difficult times after the terrible news we have received about the earthquake,” said Albares.
The minister revealed that “Spain has made its rescue capabilities available to Morocco”, both from the EMU and the emergency units of the consulates and embassy.