Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has thanked Morocco for its active support in the relief efforts following the devastating floods in the Valencia region.
In a message on the social platform X, Sanchez highlighted the presence of Moroccan, Portuguese, and French rescue teams on the ground, underlining the immense international solidarity during the difficult weeks for Spain caused by the storm Dana.
“In these challenging weeks for Spain due to Storm Dana, international and European solidarity has been immense. Personnel from Portugal, France, and Morocco are already in the group supporting Valencia’s recovery efforts. All of Spain thanks you,” he said, noting that his government remains in contact with other friendly allies to coordinate all necessary assistance.
Morocco sent an exceptional convoy of 24 pump trucks and over 70 operators to support the relief effort and assist Spain in the aftermath of the devastating Dana storm.
The decision to send a major aid convoy to the flood-hit Spanish region came at the behest of King Mohammed VI, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between the two countriesThe storm killed at least 215 people, including seven Moroccans. Eight Moroccans are still missing.
In a recent statement, Morocco’s ambassador to Spain emphasized the North African kingdom’s commitment to continue to assist Spain in its relief efforts, noting that Morocco’s participation in mitigating the Valencia crisis was a testament to the deep friendship and solidarity between Rabat and Madrid
