Morocco/Earthquake: India, AU, Paris, WB, IMF & EU Express Solidarity & Pledge Financial Support

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chair of the African Union & Pdt. of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, President of France Emmanuel Macron, World Bank Chief Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and Head of European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen have expressed “full solidarity with the Moroccan authorities and people” following the deadly powerful quake that hit the North African Kingdom on September 9.

In their joint solidarity statement issued Sunday on the sidelines of G20 Summit held in India, they said “we offer our condolences to the families of the victims” and “express our willingness to support Morocco in the best possible way.”

“We have been and continue to be committed partners of Morocco, supporting the authorities’ as they have built an inclusive and resilient economy with strong institutions,” said the joint statement.

“With all our international partners, we stand by Morocco to provide all the necessary support for any urgent short term financial needs and for the reconstruction efforts,” added the statement.

“We will mobilize our technical and financial tools and assistance in a coordinated way to help the people of Morocco overcome this terrible tragedy,” underlined the statement.