## Joint Statement on Solidarity with Morocco

_IMF News, September 10, 2023_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: September 10, 2023

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### Overview
- Title: Joint Statement on Solidarity with Morocco
- Press Release No. 23/309
- IMF Statement on the Earthquake in Morocco
- Dates:
  - Earthquake referenced: September 9, 2023
  - Statement issuance: September 10, 2023
- Location of issuance: New Delhi, India
- Issued by: The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi; the Chair of the African Union and President of the Comoros, Mr. Azali Assoumani; the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron; the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga; the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva; and the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen.

### Condolences and Solidarity (verbatim excerpts)
- “Following the earthquake of September 9, we express our full solidarity with the Moroccan authorities and people, and offer our condolences to the families of the victims.”
- “We also express our willingness to support Morocco in the best possible way.”

### Assessment of Morocco’s Resilience
- “We have been and continue to be committed partners of Morocco, supporting the authorities as they have built an inclusive and resilient economy with strong institutions.”
- “This strength will serve the Moroccan people well as they recover from the devastation of the earthquake.”

### Commitments and Support Measures
- “With all our international partners, we stand by Morocco to provide all the necessary support for any urgent short term financial needs and for the reconstruction efforts.”
- “To this end, we will mobilize our technical and financial tools and assistance in a coordinated way to help the people of Morocco overcome this terrible tragedy.”

### Media and Contact Information
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS
  - PRESS OFFICER: Wafa Amr
  - Phone: +1 202 623-7100
  - Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
  - Social: @IMFSpokesperson

*Source: Joint Statement on Solidarity with Morocco, Press Release No. 23/309, September 10, 2023.*

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## References

- [IMF Statement on the Earthquake in Morocco](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2023/09/10/pr23308-morocco-earthquake)
- [India and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/IND/index.htm)
- [Morocco and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/MAR/index.htm)
- [Union of the Comoros and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/COM/index.htm)
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