The GCC stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco, which recently was stricken by a powerful earthquake that caused the loss of lives, injuries, and destruction of infrastructure, said a statement on Saturday.

In a statement by the Secretariat, GCC Chief Jassem Al-Budaiwi expressed his deepest condolences to the Moroccan leadership and people.

He wished for the swift recovery of those affected by the horrific natural disaster.

The 7.0-magnitude earthquake had resulted in the death of over 632 people so far and the injury of 329.

Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)