UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday expressed solidarity with Morocco in these hard times following the devastating quake that hit the kingdom at dawn today.

The UN chief in a statement expressed deep distress for receiving reports about the large number of casualties resulting from the fiery tremors and addressed heartfelt solace to the families of the victims.

He expressed the UN readiness to aid the Moroccan government in its efforts to help the victims.

Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)