Morocco has deplored the loss of human lives Wednesday in Egypt, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry early Thursday.

"Following information about the death of a number of Egyptian protesters in Cairo, Morocco expresses its emotion and dismay, and condemns the loss of human lives," said the statement.

Morocco "deems that only dialogue can lead all parties to making the compromises necessary for a political solution for the interest of the Egyptian people," it said, expressing Morocco's solidarity with the Egyptian people and the hope that Egypt could regain political stability and social peace.

At least 235 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in clashes across Egypt after the police started at dawn of Wednesday dispersing supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi at two major sit-in sites, according to Egypt's Health Ministry figures.