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Morocco strongly condemns "odious" attacks in France

Xinhua,March 25, 2018 Adjust font size:

RABAT, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Moroccan King Mohammed VI strongly condemned on Saturday the hostage-taking in a supermarket in France's Trebes as well as the attacks in Carcassonne.

In a message sent to French President Macron, the king said that he learnt with great emotion of the tragic hostage-taking in Trebes and the "odious attacks" that preceded it in Carcassonne.

He expressed, on behalf of the Moroccan people, his firm condemnation of this "despicable" terrorist act, and assured Macron of his firm support and full solidarity.

Also, the king expressed to Macron, the bereaved families and all the French people his heartfelt condolences and sincere feelings of compassion, wishing the wounded quick recovery. Enditem