A statement in support of the brotherly people of Morocco

The Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the brotherly people of Morocco, and to the families of the victims who died as a result of the earthquake that occurred in some areas and resulted in many losses.

The Council expresses its full solidarity with our brothers in Morocco, wishing survival for the missing and a speedy recovery for the injured.

The Council is following with sorrow what happened in Morocco, and calls on all relevant international organizations, governmental and non-governmental, and at various levels, to extend a helping hand in relief efforts and mitigate the disastrous effects left by the earthquake, wishing our brothers there security and safety.

The Council appreciates the sympathy and humanitarian support shown by the political leadership in the Arab Republic of Egypt to our brothers in Morocco, including declaring mourning in Egypt for three days.