His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has expressed his Government and the People of Guyana’s deepest sympathies to the Government and People of Morocco, especially those directly affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday

He said he was “deeply saddened at the loss of over 2000 lives and the injuries and displacement of thousands of persons” in the North African country.

“My Government will provide any support we can to the global efforts to help the people of Morocco in this difficult time.”