King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, following the tragic derailment of the Gloria funicular in central Lisbon, which claimed several lives. In his message, the King said he had received the news of the accident with deep sorrow. On this painful occasion, the king extended his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to President Rebelo de Sousa, and through him, to the families of the victims and to the friendly Portuguese people. «Morocco expresses its solidarity with Portugal and fully shares in its grief», the Sovereign wrote.