By Joseph Kerkula
Guinea has expressed gratitude to Mohammed VI for facilitating the repatriation of its nationals following a recent shipwreck in Moroccan waters.
Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Guineans Abroad, Morissanda Kouyaté, conveyed the appreciation upon the arrival of the first group of returnees at Conakry International Airport.
The group arrived aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight from Dakhla as part of a voluntary repatriation effort.
Speaking to Maghreb Arab Press, Kouyaté described Morocco’s intervention as a humanitarian gesture, particularly for Guinean nationals who survived the maritime incident.
“Guinea will always remember this act, which complements others carried out by Morocco,” he said, underscoring ongoing support from Moroccan authorities.
Kouyaté also emphasized the enduring diplomatic relations between Guinea and Morocco, noting that both nations remain committed to strengthening longstanding ties. He described the relationship as “strong, deep, and historic,” with continued efforts to deepen cooperation.
Authorities indicated that additional voluntary repatriation operations are expected in the coming days, with up to 360 Guinean nationals projected to return home.
Meanwhile, Guinean officials confirmed that returnees will receive medical and psychological support to aid their reintegration and reunification with families.
