THE President of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed today his “great pain” and condolences to the people of Morocco, after the deadly earthquake that struck the country, killing at least 650 people.

“I was informed with great pain of the tragic effects of the earthquake that struck the Kingdom of Morocco. I express my deep and sincere condolences to His Majesty King Mohammed V, the Moroccan people and the families of the victims,” ​​said Moussa Faki Mahamad on Platform X.

THE French President Emmanuel Macron said today he was “devastated by the terrible earthquake in Morocco” and offered his country’s help.

“We are all devastated after the horrific earthquake in Morocco. France is ready to help,” he wrote to X during his flight to New Delhi where he will attend the G20 summit.

From the side of French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed her “solidarity” with “Morocco and the Moroccan people” after the “horrific” earthquake.

THE Spanish acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez he also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the “tragedy”.

“All my solidarity and support to the people of Morocco after this horrible earthquake,” he told X. “Spain stands by the victims of this tragedy and their families,” he noted.

THE Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he addressed his wishes for “recovery to all Moroccans affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Morocco, a friend and sister country. May God have mercy on those who lost their lives and I wish the injured a speedy recovery. We support our Moroccan brothers in this difficult day.”

“Turkey is ready, as always, to offer all kinds of help to close the wounds” of Morocco, the Turkish Foreign Ministry clarified in a statement.

THE UN is ready to help the Moroccan government “in its efforts to help those affected,” said representative Stephane Dizaric.

In the meantime, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, host of the G20 summit that started today, expressed his condolences to the relatives of the victims of the earthquake. “Extremely shocked by the loss of life from the earthquake in Morocco,” he wrote on Platform X, adding: “at this tragic time my thoughts are with the people of Morocco. Condolences to those who have lost their relatives.”

THE German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he also sent a message of condolence after the “catastrophic” earthquake, while lecturing on “horrific news from Morocco.”

From the side of German Foreign Minister Analena Burbock commented that “together with the people of Morocco, we mourn the victims of the terrible earthquake. Our thoughts are with them and those who are searching for those trapped in these hours and are fighting for the lives of the many injured.”

THE Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed its condolences to the “friendly people” of Morocco, the Kremlin said in a statement.

“In Russia we share the pain and mourning of our friend the people of Morocco,” Putin said in a message to the country’s King Mohammed VI, while also expressing “my sincere condolences for the tragic consequences of the devastating earthquake.”

The president of the Commission Ursula von der Leyer It says: “My thoughts are with the families of the victims, the injured who I wish a speedy recovery and the first responders doing an admirable job.”

The EU Emergency Response Coordination Center is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide any necessary assistance if requested, said a written statement Crisis Management Commissioner, Yanes Lenarsic .

“The EU expresses its solidarity with the people and authorities of Morocco” notes Mr. Lenarcic.