His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist Him, sent a message of gratitude to Lieutenant-Colonel Juan Saldana, Head of the contingent of the Spanish Military Emergency Unit (UME), who participated in the rescue efforts following the earthquake that struck Al Haouz region.
In this message, His Majesty the King praised the active and effective participation of the members of the Spanish rescue team who, alongside their Moroccan counterparts, deployed all their efforts and resources during the search and rescue operations.
His Majesty the King stresses that these efforts “have deeply impacted us and all Moroccans,” expressing His great pride and appreciation for this generous participation, which testifies to the deep ties of solid friendship and active solidarity that unite the Moroccan and Spanish peoples.
On His behalf and on behalf of all Moroccans, the Sovereign expressed His heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the Spanish rescue workers for their generous efforts and the high level of professionalism they displayed during these operations.
In this context, His Majesty the King requested Lieutenant-Colonel Saldana to convey His Majesty’s personal gratitude and that of the entire Moroccan population to all the members of the Spanish contingent, who were courageous and selfless, and demonstrated deep sincere affection and active solidarity they feel for their second country.