During a press conference on Friday, Japanese Foreign Minister Yuko Kamikawa announced that Japan will provide nearly $3 million in emergency aid to Morocco through humanitarian organizations following the devastating earthquake that occurred last week.
Since last Tuesday, a team of six individuals, including two nurses, from the Japanese non-governmental organization “Peace Winds Japan” has been present in Morocco, providing relief efforts in affected areas. They are working to supply survivors with water, food, and other necessities.
Separately, the Japanese Foreign Ministry confirmed that they will also provide relief supplies and food aid to Libya in the wake of recent severe floods in the country.
This support will be provided through the use of about $700,000 worth of Japanese food aid supplies already in Libya as part of the World Food Programme, aimed at assisting flood victims.
Japan’s commitment to providing emergency aid to both Morocco and Libya underscores its dedication to supporting nations in times of crisis and natural disasters.
The earthquake, which struck late Friday night, measured a magnitude of 7 according to the Moroccan Center for Scientific and Technical Research (6.8 per the U.S. Geological Survey).
This makes it the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Morocco.
