Rabat – King Mohammed VI has sent messages of solidarity and condolences to Queen Elizabeth II and the British Prime Minister Theresa May after a terrorist attack on Saturday night left 7 dead and dozens injured in central London.
In his messages to both the Prime Minister and the Queen, the King condemned the attacks and expressed the solidarity of the Kingdom of Morocco with the British people. He also reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to fight against terrorism.
Mohammed VI expressed his condolences to the victims and their families and called on God to welcome the victims into His Kingdom. For those injured, he wished them a speedy recovery.
The statement sent by Mohammed VI to Queen Elizabeth II and released on Sunday demonstrates the strong ties between the two countries: “The King presents to the Queen of Great Britain and, through her, to the families of the grieving victims and the whole British people his deepest condolences and sincere sentiments of compassion.”
Saturdays attack is the third time that the UK has been the victim of terrorism in the last 75 days. The attack began when a van mowed down pedestrians on the London Bridge. Assailants then rushed the London Borough Market with knives before being shot by police officers.
