Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s heartfelt gratitude to King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, and his government for their support in rescuing the stranded Pakistanis, who survived the recent boat capsizing off the coast of Dakhla.

He made these remarks while talking to Ambassador of Morocco to Pakistan, Mohamed Karmoune, who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister thanked the Moroccan authorities for their full cooperation with Pakistani officials in the repatriation of the survivors and the return of the remains of those who tragically lost their lives.

He said Pakistan and Morocco enjoy friendly relations, which can be further enhanced, particularly by increasing trade and investment and fostering more people-to-people contacts between the two countries.

The Ambassador of Morocco reaffirmed his country's commitment to further strengthen cooperation with Pakistan across all areas of shared interest.