The Libyan government offers its army to collaborate in the rescue efforts in Valencia
The communiqué from the Libyan Foreign Ministry conveys its condolences and highlights the close ties of friendship and cooperation between Spain and Libya
The tragic floods that have occurred over the last week in various parts of the Spanish Levante region, especially in the Valencian Community, have sparked a wave of international solidarity with the victims and those affected.
Condolences from Libya
The latest example has come from the Libyan government. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Libyan government has expressed its condolences to the victims of the tragic floods and has placed itself at the disposal of the Spanish government.
‘We have followed with great sorrow and concern the devastating news of the floods that have devastated southeastern Spain, especially affecting the Valencian Community, and which have caused significant loss of human life and material damage,’ the statement said.
The Libyan government has not hesitated to make its armed forces and army personnel available to the Valencian people: ‘While we fully appreciate the laudable efforts made by the Spanish authorities in the rescue and relief operations, we would like to stress that the Libyan government, armed forces and army personnel are ready to offer their support and assistance in the rescue work, reflecting the close ties of friendship and cooperation between our two nations,’ the Libyan Foreign Ministry said.
Floods of 2023
The Libyan authorities are very sensitive to the tragedy that has devastated several Spanish regions, especially Valencia. It should be remembered that, in September 2023, the passage of storm Daniel through Libyan territory caused several dams on the Wadi Derna river to burst, flooding several cities in the east of the country, causing the death of more than 11,000 people.
On that occasion, Spain responded to the victims, sending specialised rescue teams and several tonnes of material, and mobilising more than one million euros in humanitarian aid through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
