Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Press-release on the outcomes of the VTC of Security Council Member-States on the situation in Western Sahara

Our approach to Western Saharan settlement is balanced and unbiased. The final formula must be acceptable for both parties; it should envisage self-determination for the people of Western Sahara on the basis of UNSC resolutions in the framework of procedures that should meet the goals and principles of the UN Charter.

We support the stabilizing role of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, where Russian officers are deployed.

We look forward to appointment of a new Secretary-General’s personal Envoy and progress in convening the third round of round-table talks between sides to Western Saharan settlement with participation of their neighboring states in Geneva. We hope that resuming of dialogue will help facilitate fair and sustainable solution on the basis of relevant UNSC resolutions, acceptable to both parties.