"We commend Morocco's leadership in the fight against COVID-19 and applaud its work supporting fellow African countries through donations of crucial PPE and medical supplies," the U.S. embassy in Rabat said on Twitter.

"The United States will continue to partner closely with Morocco to address global health challenges," the same source added.

 On the instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, significant medical assistance has been provided to 15 African countries from all sub-regions of the continent to assist them in their efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.