On their arrival in Zaragoza on Saturday, after taking part in rescue operations with their Moroccan counterparts, Spanish firefighters and rescue workers from the Castilla y León region highlighted, in statements to the press, the professionalism of the Moroccan teams deployed on the ground and the level of coordination in carrying out rescue operations.

The expedition leader, Enrique Mur, emphasized the role of the Moroccan authorities in ensuring that rescue operations and the search for survivors went smoothly.

Other relief teams, in particular the Military Emergency Unit (UME), are continuing their mission in the areas affected by the earthquake.

On Thursday, Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, praised the logistical support provided by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) to Spanish rescue workers, enabling them to carry out their mission in the best possible conditions.

Speaking during a visit to a military base in Guadalajara (central Spain), Robles welcomed the mobilization of FAR helicopters to transport Spanish rescue workers to hard-to-reach areas, as well as the collaboration of Moroccan authorities with the Spanish team to provide the necessary support to affected populations.

Spanish rescue workers, particularly from the UME, will remain in Morocco for "as long as necessary", she added, noting that the search teams from Spain were also delighted with the hospitality and support of the local population.