RABAT, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The Moroccan King Mohammed VI sent on Thursday condolences to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika over deadly military plane crash that killed 257 people.
In his message, the king expressed to President Bouteflika, the victims' families and Algerian people his heartfelt condolences, praying God to have the victims in his holy mercy, to accept them in his vast paradise and to grant their families patience and comfort.
The military plane crashed Wednesday morning in Algeria's Blida Province, 30 km southwest of the capital Algiers, killing all 257 people on board, including 10 crew members.
It is confirmed by Algeria's Defense Ministry as the worst air disaster in the country's history.
